Technical Project Manager

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 
 
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
 
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

**This hybrid position requires being onsite, in Arlington, VA, Tuesday-Thursday. There is no relocation assistance available for this role.**

**Position Summary
**Responsible for the efficient, effective, and flawless execution of Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects and I&R process improvement initiatives for the Nutrition category. May also include consumer complaints and productivity projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project Management
  • Apply project management tools and skills to ensure the on-time launch and flawless execution of projects from concept to close.
  • Leading the alignment of the strategy and approach for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing the project with key stakeholders.
  • Leading the definition and communication of project scope, objectives, and expectations.
  • Identifying project resource requirements and escalating resource constraints.
  • Building and managing the project schedule, defining the critical path, tracking activities to ensure functional team members are meeting agreed-upon deadlines, generating and communicating status reports, and escalating critical issues.
  • Preventive management of roadblocks and generation of risk mitigation plans.
  • Coordinating and facilitating project meetings including kick-off meetings, project team meetings, risk assessments, lessons learned, post-launch reviews, and additional meetings as required.
  • Providing transparency and communication on project status and risks to cross-functional team members, Project Management Lead, and Business Leadership Team.
• Process Management:
  • Responsible for the consistent application, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement of Nestlé's I&R processes and tools including:
  • Managing projects and their cross-functional teams through the established processes, including the stage gate process.
  • Identifying, documenting and ensuring implementation of process improvements
  • Driving proper and consistent use of the stage gate project management tool by: maintaining and ensuring data accuracy, deliverable completion, and documentation as specified by relevant policies and procedures; and continuous improvement through maintenance of templates and supporting documentation
  • Meeting established critical metrics

Qualifications

**Requirements & Minimum Education Level
**•    Minimum BA/BS required
•    PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification a plus

Experience

• 5 years of cross functional experience including but not limited to Engineering, Operations, Technical Applications Group,  Research & Development, Marketing with 1-3 years of effective project management or related experience preferred
• Experience with stage gate methodology preferred
• Prior CPG experience preferred

**Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
**•    Project management and project management software skills
•    Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently is necessary
•    Highly organized with strong time-management skills
•    Ability to manage conflict and drive resolution
•    Flexibility and adaptability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced and dynamic environment
•    Focused on results, proactive, service-oriented
•    Ability to drive for results through effective leadership and coaching skills
•    Ability to identify links between facts, ideas and situations that have no obvious connection
•    Change management skills
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills

The approximate pay range for this position is $126,000-172,000 base salary. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

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Job Requisition: 410563