Pay - $40/hr. - $45/hr. (depending on relevant qualifications and relevant industry work experience)

Location - Seattle, WA (Hybrid; Tuesday - Thursday onsite, rest remote)

Contract Duration - 12 Months Contract to start with high possibility of extension

[Job Description]

Globally recognized and one of world's largest Food & Beverage company located in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a Innovation and Renovation Project Manager. This role will be responsible for the impactful, effective, and efficient execution of our Innovation and Renovation (I&R) portfolio of projects. Plan and lead projects end-to-end (E2E) and orchestrate a cross-functional team to achieve defined project goals. Manage I&R projects with key stakeholders to ensure resources invested, deliver against the business case and bring expected return on investment. As a member of the Project Management Office (PMO) team, support the team’s journey to achieving its stated vision, mission, values and scope.

[Summary of Key Responsibilities]

• Apply project management skills, leadership and subject-matter expertise to ensure the on-scope, on-time and on-quality execution and launch of projects through the end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of the project
• Lead the definition and communication of project objectives, scope and key success criteria
• Define the project team, work with functional line managers to identify and secure resources and escalate resource constraints
• Build and manage the project schedule, define the critical path, track activities and hold project team members accountable for accomplishing agreed deliverables and timing
• Drive proactive opportunity and risk management and escalate critical issues to key stakeholders
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings including project kick-off’s, weekly status meetings, risk assessments, post-launch reviews and additional meetings or workshops as required
• Provide transparent communication of project status to project team members, sr. leaders and other key stakeholders
• Identify change requests, evaluate impact, obtain approval/rejection from decision-makers, communicate and document change(s) accordingly
• Lead the project team to identify and share lessons learned and recommendations for future improvement
• Ensure timely and accurate entry and maintenance of project data in the project portfolio management (PPM) system
• Support the PMO team’s journey to achieving its stated vision, mission, values and scope by planning and leading project management, process management and/or portfolio management improvement initiatives in alignment with our PMO team roadmap.

[Qualification Requirements]

• BA/BS required
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification a plus
• Must have CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), large retail, or F&B (Food & Beverage) company experience
• Must have E2E (End-To-End) Project Management experience
• Minimum 2-5+ years of functional I&R experience, including but not limited to engineering, operations, technical, R&D, or marketing
• Experience with stage gate methodology (preferred)
• Flexibility and adaptability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Quick-sifting capability (quickly focusing project teams and stakeholders on key priorities) and ability to pivot between high-level and detail-level
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity, identifying links between seemingly unrelated facts, ideas and situations
• Ability to lead and manage project teams
• Developed coaching skills – ability to coach junior project managers, ability to coach functional project team members
• Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and project scheduling software (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet) proficiency

[Employee Value Proposition]

• Opportunity to join a globally recognized and one of the world's biggest Food & Beverage company in Seattle, WA
• Highly fun team and close-knit team

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Compensation is tied to the Colorado and Washington markets for jobs performed in Colorado and Washington. Other locations may be subject to variances based on location-related factors.

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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