Senior Project Manager, Supply Chain, US Hot Beverage
About The Position
This position is responsible for leading cross functional teams to execute Hot Beverage Initiative projects for our Keurig Dr Pepper beverages. Projects will be of higher complexity with multiple interdependencies. The individual will work with internal & external business partners to drive full alignment of the project scope and timeline to ensure successful service across stakeholders. The project manager will engage as the primary point of contact for coordinating and ensuring timeline deliverables and strategic objectives are met. As a member of the Supply Chain Initiatives Team, this position will share responsibility for developing, maintaining and improving formal project management methods and tools across the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply-Chain Management or related field preferred, MBA desirable
- Advanced certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) are preferred
- 10-15 years supply chain experience and experience with SAP or similar ERP system required
- Experience in Consumer Products Goods
- Experience in New Product Introduction
- Proficiency in common knowledge-worker tools (Windows, Office Professional, Visio, etc.) and specialized project/program management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
- Planview or other project portfolio management (PPM) applications experience/skills desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in a senior or leadership role preferred
- Providing strategic updates to senior stakeholders.
- Mentoring and training junior project managers
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are validated and aligned to execute new product initiatives. Requirements may include, but are not limited to: item set up, artwork, sourcing location, capacity planning, production planning, demand planning, transportation, and master data management.
- Coordinate with Commercial, Brand, Procurement, Sales, Engineering, Quality, R&D, Supply Planning, external stakeholders and leadership to understand project requirements and development of project timelines.
- Manage all Supply Chain Planning development and integration activities for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Prioritize multiple, and at times conflicting, project deliverables. Make recommendations as needed to ensure successful and flawless execution of assigned projects.
- Communicate project requirements and launch strategy to manufacturing plants, as required.
- Manage and update any tracking or reporting tools to monitor accuracy and on-time execution of deliverables for each project.
- Identify root causes to supply chain-related gaps in project timelines and risks to deliverables. Support and/or lead issue resolution to prevent reoccurrence and improve project management processes.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and address issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Use project management tools to track progress and performance. Generate regular status reports and present findings to senior management.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices. Lead initiatives to enhance project management methodologies and tools.
Benefits
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with generous match program
- Life insurance, disability, and options for HSAs and FSAs.
- Free coffee, fresh baked goods, and discounts.
- Career development and an Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
