Associate Project Manager - Lynnfield, United States - HP Hood LLC

HP Hood LLC

Verified Company

Lynnfield, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team One Company

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States.

Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary

The Associate Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing small and medium project and sustainment efforts, as well as on larger projects with guidance from teammates.

The Associate PM will also create and manage project reports, communication, and documentation.

At HP Hood, the Associate PM will report to the PMO Sr.

Manager and work closely with members of the IT department, Process Improvement department, and business teams to define, schedule, and manage deliverables.

Essential Duties Responsibilities:

Learn the ins and outs of our project management tool, Wrike, to eventually function as an expert; learn other tools as needed. Provide set up assistance and training to other users as assigned. Coach others daily on use of the tool, understanding that adapting to a new tool may be difficult for some users. Practice patience, respect, and understanding. Review Wrike regularly for accuracy and request updates from users as needed.
Facilitate the definition, planning, implementation, testing, training, and acceptance of assigned projects and initiatives to achieve ontime and highquality delivery. Document and track risks & budget and facilitate remediation. Escalate issues to management when necessary. Follow up on deliverables with project members.
Ask questions to identify process weaknesses and areas for improvement. Make recommendations and, once approved, build out workflows to support new processes and train users.
With training, follow Lean-Agile methodologies and coach project teams on the use of them.
Continue professional development in project management, Lean-Agile, and business and technical areas to keep up to date with industry developments and company changes.
Travel as needed to gather business requirements and successfully implement projects at company locations. Travel will be sporadic and may include periods of up to 100% travel intermixed with periods of no travel. Project implementations may occur during nonpeak business hours.
Perform other duties assigned by the PMO Sr. Manager.

Education and Experience

BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
13 years of fulltime work experience, with exposure to project management duties

Skills and Competencies

Interest in IT or Project Management
A "can do" attitude & a positive approach to working with others
Able to learn independently via video tutorials and willing to engage with external vendors as needed.
Able to actively listen and respond well to evolving priorities. No two days are alike in a PMO
Selfdirected, resultsoriented, and comfortable working with a diverse set of stakeholders.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint & Excel

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR c)