Project Lead

Project Lead

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

About the Job:

We are currently looking to hire a Project Lead!  We are currently looking to hire a Project Lead! This role will play a critical role in leading and delivering various projects within our innovation, renovation, sourcing, business continuity, and productivity initiatives.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days per week on-site in Broomfield, CO.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Project Planning and Organization:

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project goals and company strategies.
• Ongoing maintenance of project timeline and mitigating timeline risks with cross functional collaboration.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and issues in conjunction with cross functional teams that may impact project success.
• Develop and track mitigation plans through completion.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including timelines, meeting minutes, and task management tool (Monday.com).
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to the Head of PMO and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support troubleshooting roadblocks with cross functional team members and work to develop new processes as needed. 

Team Management: 

• Lead, motivate, and manage project team members to ensure project objectives are clear and met on time. 
• Delegate tasks, monitor team performance, and escalate when necessary to meet project milestones. 

Quality Control:

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to established best practices.
• Support tracking of risk mitigation strategy. 

Change Management:

• Navigate and manage changes to project scope, timelines, or requirements while minimizing impact on project goals.
• Identify and address gaps in processes or WOW to ensure continuous improvement.

The base compensation range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 commensurate with experience.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Management, Engineering, etc.). preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience with a proven track record of successfully delivering and leading projects within the food industry or related sectors.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (Monday.com is a bonus).
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strengths in both organization and communication. 
• Proven track record of executing CPG project initiatives).