Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Consumer Packaged Goods

AssociateDirector,ProjectManagement

$140–170k Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Associate Director, Project Management at Jack Link's Protein Snacks. Skills: project management, leadership, strategic execution, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management. driving the strategic execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives. leading a team of project managers”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver critical business projects on time, within scope, and aligned with Jack Link’s core objectives; optimize all key pillars of growth; ensure the team meets all project accountabilities; ensure alignment on project outcomes; escalating critical issues to the executive level before they impact the bottom line

Industry & Context.

Consumer Packaged Goods
Problems you'll solve

risk identification; risk mitigation; issue escalation; resource conflict resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Travel may be required, sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds, close vision

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of project management experience in a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or manufacturing environment, Proven track record of managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams without direct authority

Nice to Have

MBA preferred, PMP or Six Sigma Greenlack Belt preferred

What You'll Do.

driving the strategic execution of complex

cross-functional initiatives

leading a team of project managers

ensuring critical business projects are delivered on time

and aligned with core objectives

development and oversight of LSI’s strategic framework to optimize all key pillars of growth

execution of 3-year innovation pipeline

leading all volume growth initiatives for the Jack Link’s Brand & LSI emerging brands

prioritization of the entire project portfolio

overseeing the project portfolio and aligning delivery with long-term business goals

managing the prioritization of a massive portfolio (144+ projects)

balancing resource constraints against commercial impact

directly leading and mentoring a team of project managers

fostering a culture of accountability

continuous improvement

and professional growth

setting clear performance standards and conducting regular reviews

establishing and upholding rigorous PMO standards and methodologies (Agile

standardizing project delivery frameworks

partnering with Senior Leadership in Marketing

and Supply Chain to resolve resource conflicts and ensure alignment on project outcomes

acting as a “Trusted Advisor” to executive stakeholders

providing transparent insights into project health and risks

defining project requirements

and resource estimates for the entire portfolio

proactively identifying and mitigating risks

escalating critical issues to the executive level

maintaining real-time dashboards and status trackers

actionable reporting on project health and resource utilization

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; Partner with Senior Leadership in Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve resource conflicts and ensure alignment on project outcomes; Act as a “Trusted Advisor” to executive stakeholders

Communication Scope

providing transparent insights into project health and risks; providing clear, actionable reporting

Process & Methodology

project management, PMO standards and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid), project delivery frameworks, project portfolio management, risk management, resource planning, budget management, status tracking, reporting

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