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Job Details:

Job Summary: This position provides overall project management responsibility for assigned major innovation projects and cost savings opportunities that contribute to business growth and efficiencies. Responsibility also includes providing project management support to existing product changes. Leadership skills in working with a cross-functional team through roadblocks and issues that would impede progress are required. Demonstrated ability to influence across business units and effectively coordinate external and internal resources is needed along with a project management track record leading and delivering large complex projects. The successful candidate will serve as a mentor and an example for best-in-class project management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and implementation of projects - may have to participate in the design and or testing phases as SME.
• Facilitate the definition of project missions’ goals tasks and resource requirements
• Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within or between projects or functional areas.
• Develop methods to monitor project or area progress and provide corrective supervision if necessary.
• Responsible for assembling the project staff; for their technical or functional performance during the projects.
• Manage project budget and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plan and charter.
• Responsible for successful completion of all deliverables of the project.
• Effectively manage select vendors review their billings and ensure integrity of their deliverables.
• Facilitate the definition of acceptability criteria with the project customer users of the solution.
• Guide and oversee all members of the project team in the planning of their tasks.
• Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes.
• Follow defined agreed upon project management methodology s and agreed upon PMO processes.
• Report project status and issues on a regular basis to the Steering Committee and PMO

Requirements:

Education: BA or BS degree preferred

Experience: 5 plus years of proven experience as a project manager with emphasis on Operations management, Maintenance Management – CMMS. Continuous Improvement background.

Strong organizational and communication skills - Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally and tailor messaging to different levels within the organization

Demonstrated success delivering projects on time meeting requirements and with high team satisfaction including complex projects and projects involving a number of project staff and users; demonstrated aptitude for effective leadership and expertise utilizing multiple project methodologies

Computer Skills: Microsoft office & Teams

* Sponsorship is not offered for this position, and applicant must reside in the United States.

* Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.

At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment. All U.S. based team members are eligible for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through high-quality programs, schools, and universities starting day one of employment.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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