Sr. Project Manager
Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
General Purpose:Manage and lead a portfolio of capital and
business projects in the Ingredient Solutions Project Management
Organization. Manage all aspects of complex, highly visible
projects as well as multiple low/medium complexity projects
concurrently, from start to finish, completing on time and within
budget. Scope of projects will include a high degree of focus on
major capital projects, commercialization projects, and value chain
optimization projects. Responsibilities also include (co-)managing
the Stage Gate process and Strategic Capital process for the
Ingredient Solutions business unit.-- --Job Duties and
Responsibilities:Support consistent with a standardized approach to
project management throughout DFA Ingredient Solutions business
unit by leveraging best practices Lead a variety of projects
including new product development, process improvements, value
chain optimization, strategic capital projects, etc.Apply stage
gate process principles including weekly review to address issues
impacting our customers as well as monthly stage gate process for
long term projectsDevelop a RASCI matrix for major capital projects
to determine roles and responsibilities in each phase of the
projectParticipate in various projects representing the
commercialization aspect of project requirementsDevelop and track
detailed project plans in collaboration with diverse work streams
(e.g., Engineering, Marketing, Construction, Operations, Quality,
HR, Supply Chain, Environmental, Finance, Sales,
Incentives)Negotiate and resolve issues and drive decisions among
project team to achieve project and business goals; escalate issues
and risks that may impede progress of projectsDevelop risk and
mitigation plans to ensure business and project objectives are
metIdentify risks and manage breakdowns in projectsConduct project
meetings and develop and coordinate project reporting to
communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project
team (e.g., Project Brief, Monthly Progress Reports, Lessons
Learned reporting); ensure all required documentation is provided
and delivered for movement of project throughout stage gate
processProvide coaching and guidance to the team members about
every aspect of the project so that the team members can understand
their tasks fully and act on them efficientlySupport governance
structure across projects (e.g., Stage Gate, Steering Committees,
Core Teams)Issue monthly status reporting as requiredThe
requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of
responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be
assigned as required.
Keywords: Dairy Farmers of America, Lee's Summit , Sr. Project Manager, Executive , Kansas City, Missouri
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