Project Management Director develops and directs project management operations and strategic planning to meet organizational goals. Provides overall strategic governance for projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools used for effective project delivery. Being a Project Management Director establishes methodologies to set productivity and quality targets and to assess results for all projects. Responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions. Additionally, Project Management Director monitors and analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and to propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require a project management certification. Typically reports to top management. The Project Management Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Project Management Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Lactalis US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Project Management Team.
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!
At Lactalis US Yogurt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.
From your PASSION to ours
Responsible for leading the build out and management of the Project Management and Master Data teams, including the development of Project Management and Master Data tools, systems, training programs, metric development, and reporting. The Director, Project Management will lead and coach direct reports to ensure the efficient and effective planning and execution of innovation, renovation, sourcing, and value engineering projects across the US Yogurt business. Responsible for integrity of master data to support all commercial and operation systems including SAP and other integrated solutions. Works closely with a cross-functional leadership team to establish project-portfolio priorities, manage resource allocation, and drive execution to meet agreed upon timelines, costs, and quality targets.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
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Lactalis US Yogurt and Subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer