Senior Project Manager
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces · Walnut Creek, CA · 1 wk ago
Supply Chain$145k–$165k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assigned projects to ensure timely and successful execution.
- Create and maintain detailed project plans including scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Identify risks and work with teams to develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure alignment of project goals with business objectives.
- Support commercialization planning for new product launches.
- Aid cross-functional efforts to migrate product lines or platforms.
- Manage commercialization activities across departments.
- Collaborate with other project managers and departments to ensure consistent execution.
- Serve as liaison between departments for assigned projects.
- Provide project status updates and flag issues to leadership.
What You Bring to the Table
- You’ve led projects tied to manufacturing, supply chain, commercialization, or operational execution.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail.
- Strong financial acumen and comfort reviewing and preparing financial information and presentations detailing financial metrics and analysis.
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in project management tools (Wrike experience a plus).
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree.
Education / Experience
- 10+ years of experience in project management in CPG or other related areas (not technology).
Personal Characteristics
- Growth mindset with an excitement to learn (and teach).
- Passionate people-lover excited by the opportunity to build strong relationships with teammates and consumers.
- Thrives in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment.
- Collaborative mindset with an ability to find creative solutions.
- Self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to speak their mind.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401k.
- Bonus / incentive eligibility.
- Equity grants.
- Competitive health benefits.
- Other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.