Project Management Associate

Sabra Dipping Company • White Plains, NY

388d • $130,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Associate, Enterprise Project Management Office at Sabra plays a crucial role in supporting the Senior Project Manager in the planning, execution, and successful completion of projects. This position is essential for steering cross-functional working groups to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, and meticulously tracking progress against established KPIs. The role demands a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in project management or a related role.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, Sensei IQ).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage through influence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with mastery of building PowerPoint decks.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in modeling and scenario planning.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and team members with efficiency and precision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across various functions within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in technology, consumer goods, or retail industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in developing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure all project phases are documented appropriately.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Guide cross-functional working groups to drive the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and track progress against goals.
• Create and maintain project dashboards to monitor progress and performance.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, proposals, and presentations to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.
• Identify potential project risks and issues and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Perform root cause analysis when targets are missed and develop corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on project risks and issues, escalating them to the Project Manager as necessary.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project management best practices and tools.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of changes.
• Support change leadership and change management initiatives to drive organizational change.
• Lead relevant meetings and assign minute taking, and follow up with action items and on challenges raised until resolved.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees