Senior Project Manager, Global Product Development - G&S - GWW - US

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COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Position Purpose:

This role is part of Gilchrist & Soames’s Global Project Management Organization whose mission is to drive the execution of all New Product Development and program transitions to specifications, budget and time as specified by Gilchrist & Soames Project Sponsors.

The Sr. Project Manager (Sr. PM) has a higher level of expertise, furnished by in-depth knowledge of project management and extraordinary skills in the discipline.The knowledge and skills of a Sr. PM include strategic planning of a focused program; the analysis of business activities, expenses, profits and established goals; and the communication of strategy throughout the organization; driving actions and results to meet the project specifications and deliverables.

The Sr. PM will lead and execute projects in support of the Gilchrist & Soames Business Plan. The Sr. PM works on all project types with emphasis on Global Chain, Innovation Development and cross-functional dept. objectives and conducts and owns the lifecycle of each project from start to finish. The Sr. PM drives all phases of development including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing of all assigned projects, and maintaining the working relationship with cross functional Subject Matter Experts to ensure their input is captured and supports the requirements of the project’s success. They are the liaison between the brand, vendors and all valued cross-functional departments including Sales, Research & Development, Design, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Bulk manufacturing, and Fill production to align on all phases of Development, launch and program management. The Sr. PM ensures all milestones with a focus on delivering the project on-time, within budget and global compliance with accuracy. The Sr. PM will resolve all critical issues with tactical planning to bring any projects back on track if facing obstacles.

Primary Responsibilities:

Requirements gathering and scope alignment for all assigned projects working directly with the Project Sponsor(s); including collaboration with but not limited to Global Design, Global Marketing, Global Brand, Engineering, Supply Chain, Research and Development, cross-functional stakeholders. Work with Regional PM’s and global cross-functional teams to ensure global consistency for all Chain, stock and innovation projects.

• Interface as a conduit with our valued business partners to scope, plan, manage, and drive all steps in the lifecycle of any new projects or existing program management. Counsel sponsors on more strategic issues. Bridges business requirements with process and sets team members and projects up for success at each project initiation.

End-to-end project execution initially from the project kick-off, design, and development stages, ensuring a seamless transition of management and client approved final design for artwork execution. Responsible for developing timelines, P&L’s and NPIF’s once the project is moved forward to launch in alignment with project briefs or multiple projects.

• Ensures project aligns with the G&S mission & vision as well as the project sponsor’s brief. All projects will track on time, in budget and meets the customer’s expectations.

• Drive action and solution-based results.

• Interface with the Global PD team & Cross Functional Subject Matter Experts in order to ensure design and formulation chemistry Research and Development has all of the requirements in order to develop packaging, graphics and formulations that meet the mark; interface with Research and Development on all NPD formulations to ensure compliance are upheld. Clearly defines manufacturing capabilities, location(s) and all costs associated with the program are understood.

• Manage and maintain multiple, simultaneous creative projects-many of which can be complex in nature. Ensuring adherence to project management and production best practices, including but not limited to contract manufacturing, internal and customer-based CPG, lodging and commercial product programs. Navigate all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.

• Monitor and manage scope by ensuring changes are documented, prioritized, approved, and reported to all business teams and stakeholders; must be able to help stakeholders quantify scope changes in terms of time and resource implications.

• Lead, manage, and present information transparently; schedule project-related meetings including kickoffs, cadence of meetings, cross-functional status, brainstorms. Identify and assemble the project team including product development, manufacturing, Research and Development, and supply chain. Work with the Regional PMs on Global Chain programs and Licensed Brand opportunities serving as the single source for information for the status of the Global Chain launch.

• Engage stakeholders, ensuring the right people ranging from junior to Executive level, are aware of any complications, always tailoring communication to bring solutions/opportunities to the table. Breakdown projects into actionable steps and hold key stakeholders accountable.

• Mitigate problems, critical issues, and obstacles by executing solutions.

• Participate and/or drive feasibility of vendor selections and proposals to be evaluated by appropriate key stakeholders. Understand operational efficiencies and help team make decisions that are optimal for implementation – from ingredient to package to manufacturing facility.

• Track and improve process breakdowns, ensuring that misses are handled in the moment driving short-term and long-term solutions.

• Host post-mortem discussions to determine how to improve the process and initiate solves.

• Work directly with Industrial Design, Engineering, Sourcing and project sponsors on development of new Innovation projects.

• Centralized coordinator with customers, vendors and suppliers as needed.

Highlight and correct continuous Improvement: By understanding the business need for each project and working closely with Sr. Manager, Global Project Management makes suggestions, establish, and implement processes and improvements swiftly and consciously.

• Set Global Best Practices: Work with PM leadership to apply best practices from centralized team for global implementation, collaboration, and project visibility.

• Other duties as assigned

Understands the business need for each project and properly assess the projects’ design objectives, complexity level and develops the best strategic path forward for efficiency and success. Makes ongoing decisions based on what’s best for the organization even if that means challenging senior stakeholders on critical success factors. Makes continuous improvement a priority by partnering with Managers across functions to make continuous improvement more broadly than a single project.

• Work closely with Sr. Manager to ensure the project objective, deliverables, required resources, work plan and timing for new initiatives; responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive project status tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree; or relevant experience

• PMP certification preferred

• Yellow or Green Lean Six Sigma preferred

Experience:

• 7+ years solid Project Management skills in Health and Beauty, Hospitality and/or hotel/restaurant management; proven experience managing cross functional teams; proven experience managing end-to-end multi-dimensional manufacturing projects; proven experience working with international team members and international suppliers effectively across time-zones.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality of work

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proven influence and direction in a cross functional team environment

• Competent in taking the heat, mitigate challenges and keep projects on track when barriers present

• Strong collaboration and team management

• Strong organization skills and demonstrated effective project documentation and filing for future audit/risk-management associated with regulated products

• Leads by example a high moral standard, holds team members and cross functional partners accountable

• Outstanding ability for timeline management; process improvement, P&L, completing the job on-time within scope and on budget

• A keen eye for enhanced quality, planning and attention to detail.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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