We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family. We are a family-oriented company that understands the significance of our employees and we are successful because of our incredibly committed team. We have a great opportunity to join our team as a Commercialization Project Manager.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

This individual contributor will be responsible for managing the E.A. Sween Stage Gate process from beginning to end, partnering with cross-functional teams to effectively support key company initiatives, including product innovation, cost savings projects and productivity programs. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Competencies of the Role (Primary Areas):

· Project Management

o Lead adherence to company’s Stage Gate process.

o Manage projects for approved products, developing project schedules and timelines, managing issues and risks, developing and executing plans and leading project team meetings across a variety of project types.

o Ensure projects are kept on track throughout all stages and gates, utilizing experience to get projects back on the established timeline when issues arise.

o Successfully balance and prioritize 20 projects on parallel paths

· Reporting and Analysis

o Regularly share overall project status, risks, challenges and opportunities

o Establish tracking and measurement processes for management of Stage Gate process

· Leadership and Teamwork

o Work closely with internal marketing, R&D, operations and production teams to deliver business objectives.

o Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners

o Use data and information to influence and guide stakeholders

o Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to establish and communicate a clear timeline, with roles, responsibilities and accountabilities outlined for team members

o Identify issues and challenges and proactively develop solutions.

· Continuous Improvement

o Drive Customer and Employee Success by seeking opportunities for improvement.

o Champion change and educate others throughout the organization

o Ensure that standard processes and tools are continually developed, adopted and improved.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Computer Science or related technical field required (Food Science, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain)
• 3 years direct experience in Project Management
• Strong knowledge of Stage Gate processes
• Proven track record of working cross-functionally in a team-based environment
• A consistent track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations to management and other internal groups.
• Advanced level computer aptitude in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and project management software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills, including general business process and management
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, identify risks and challenges, problem solve and manage timelines, while keeping projects on track from beginning to end
• Proven professional verbal and written communication skills

• Preferred Qualification (if Applicable):

• PMP Certification
• New product development and commercialization experience

• Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Generally, an office/desk position using a computer and telephone
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work occasional extra hours
• Must be able to work on/direct multiple projects at one time without direct supervision and be able to handle deadlines, confidential information and interruptions in the work process
• Must be able to multi-task, handle deadlines and confidential information.
• Must be able to work well with various levels of employees, cross-functional team members and diverse cultures

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  ExperienceLicenses & Certifications

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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