Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Innovation Project Manager
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Richland, Washington, United States, 99352
Innovation Project Manager
You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You'll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you'll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you. Job Description Summary
This position provides integration planning and effective project management for innovation and commercialization projects to drive business growth. This position also ensures effective use of resources and communication of priorities across functional groups by coordinating efforts with the appropriate business partners. Job Description
Coordinate activities related to developing project charters. Initiates and manages Stage Gate approved work streams. Organizes/Facilitates Project Coordination Meetings. Escalate to PMO Director on project scope, time frame, and resources as needed. Maintain detailed project plans, and real-time project updates, tracking and reporting on project status. Ensures all projects are appropriately resourced to meet timeline expectations. Manages assigned project resources to meet project milestones and deliver completed projects on time. Assign resource tasks and daily resource management. Resolve timing conflicts (prioritize daily activity of assigned resources as needed). Work with other managers to achieve efficiencies across integration of projects. Ensure on time completion of work. Identify risk, opportunities for risk mitigation and ensures timely communication when timelines are at risk. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications: (Required & Preferred) AA degree required, BS/BA degree preferred in Project Management, Business or Supply Chain. PMP Certification - completed or in process. 2+ years of related project management experience (R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance). Skills and Experience: Strong background managing multiple projects simultaneously within scope, timing & resource expectations. Strong communication skills across all levels of leadership and employees. Demonstrated ability to partner on cross-functional teams. Ability to deal with the ambiguity of innovation and guide projects to successful conclusion. Strong influencing skills both internally and externally ability to motivate others. Ability to identify resources and align/coordinate/prioritize resource workloads. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to utilize/design/implement complex process improvements. Self-directed with an ability to organize, plan, prioritize. Able to perform cost/benefit analysis. Strong understanding of business process design and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong PC skills, to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Working knowledge of LW Systems is a plus. Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus. Experience with project management software and familiarity with PLM Systems is a plus. Experience with global projects a plus. Physical Environment/Demands:
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday. Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program Paid Time Off Financial Wellness Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance Family-Friendly Employee events Employee Assistance Program services mental health and other concierge type services Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You'll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you'll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you. Job Description Summary
This position provides integration planning and effective project management for innovation and commercialization projects to drive business growth. This position also ensures effective use of resources and communication of priorities across functional groups by coordinating efforts with the appropriate business partners. Job Description
Coordinate activities related to developing project charters. Initiates and manages Stage Gate approved work streams. Organizes/Facilitates Project Coordination Meetings. Escalate to PMO Director on project scope, time frame, and resources as needed. Maintain detailed project plans, and real-time project updates, tracking and reporting on project status. Ensures all projects are appropriately resourced to meet timeline expectations. Manages assigned project resources to meet project milestones and deliver completed projects on time. Assign resource tasks and daily resource management. Resolve timing conflicts (prioritize daily activity of assigned resources as needed). Work with other managers to achieve efficiencies across integration of projects. Ensure on time completion of work. Identify risk, opportunities for risk mitigation and ensures timely communication when timelines are at risk. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications: (Required & Preferred) AA degree required, BS/BA degree preferred in Project Management, Business or Supply Chain. PMP Certification - completed or in process. 2+ years of related project management experience (R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance). Skills and Experience: Strong background managing multiple projects simultaneously within scope, timing & resource expectations. Strong communication skills across all levels of leadership and employees. Demonstrated ability to partner on cross-functional teams. Ability to deal with the ambiguity of innovation and guide projects to successful conclusion. Strong influencing skills both internally and externally ability to motivate others. Ability to identify resources and align/coordinate/prioritize resource workloads. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to utilize/design/implement complex process improvements. Self-directed with an ability to organize, plan, prioritize. Able to perform cost/benefit analysis. Strong understanding of business process design and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong PC skills, to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Working knowledge of LW Systems is a plus. Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus. Experience with project management software and familiarity with PLM Systems is a plus. Experience with global projects a plus. Physical Environment/Demands:
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday. Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program Paid Time Off Financial Wellness Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance Family-Friendly Employee events Employee Assistance Program services mental health and other concierge type services Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.