at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Sr Manager - PMO Net Zero is mainly responsible for developing and implementing project management methodologies, standards, tools, and continuous improvement processes across the organization, establishing a common project and program governance framework to ensure a structured and consistent approach to DOE project within the NA zone.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Determine and define project scope and objectives.
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.
Track project costs in order to meet budget.
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
Develop and deliver effective tracking, reporting, and communication tools to provide business unit and leadership meaningful key financial progress results and status updates.
Ensure accurate utilization and generation of data insights, empowering the leadership to make data-driven informed decisions.
Provide guidance to the project teams and other stakeholders on project management methodology, governance, best practices and the use of templates, standard reports, and tools.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is highly preferred.
8+ years of industry experience with a track record of managing a portfolio of cross-functional projects.
Able to use experience and judgement to appropriately identify and effectively manage risks and develop contingency plans to resolve, focusing on achieving results and setting challenging goals.
Strong analytical and management skills, including conflict & change management.
Exceptional program management skills to lead end-to-end partnership delivery across key projects.
Exceptional organization, communication, and time management skills. Ability and comfort with routinely communicating with project owners and executive sponsor regarding project/program status.
Ability to influence, working on and with technical and cross-functional or highly matrixed teams who do not report into this role to get things done.
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment with heavy emphasis on teamwork.
Extensive experience with project and program management, methods, and techniques, including but not limited to waterfall, agile, and scrum approaches
Location(s)Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com .
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
