Project Manager-Supply Chain

job purpose:

The Project Manager will be a part of the Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation team within fairlife, LLC. Under limited supervision, the Project Manager will focus on Quality related projects with a focus on implementing systems, expanding capability, process development and standardization, improving efficiency, and any other projects identified as critical for Supply Chain. This individual must possess experience in project management, comprehensive knowledge of supply chain operations and functions, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

responsibilities:

* Responsible for Supply Chain projects, specifically quality, safety, environment, procurement, planning and logistics

* Lead, manage, and provide oversight to define project scope, develop and track project budgets, generate detailed project schedules with clear deliverables and timelines, identify, and assign task owners, and resource subject matter experts

* Prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, adhering to deadlines and ensuring all established milestones are met

* Ensure project management methodology is rigorously followed and PMO 365 is being kept up to date on all Supply Chain projects

* Effectively follow project financial controls (RFI, RFA, RFP)

* Schedule and lead project review meetings providing regular progress reports to all key stakeholders and senior leadership

* Develop and lead steering committees for large projects

* Identify and resolve issues that place projects or supply chain at risk

* Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to continuously improve business processes

* Utilize analytics, process mapping and tools for project life cycle management to meet business needs

* Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to projects and implementation are met

* Other responsibilities in accordance with business needs

skills/qualifications required:

* Bachelor's degree required, PMP/PMO certification preferred

* 2-3 years' experience in project management

* Supply Chain project experience preferred

* Understanding of/or project experience with implementing Quality Management Systems preferred

* Strong math and reasoning ability

* Microsoft Project, Planner & PMO 365 experience preferred

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Willingness to learn and communicate advanced technical systems and processes

* Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

position location: Chicago, IL

reports to: Director, Supply Chain Transformation

travel requirements: 25%