Project Management Specialist

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
62K-91K Annually
Mid level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
The Project Management Specialist will oversee process improvement initiatives within Conagra Brands, managing project timelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include shepherding projects through commercialization, tracking packaging run-outs, and solution identification.
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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director Business Operations, the Project Management Specialist supports process improvement initiatives to meet business needs. You will assist in the planning and implementation consistent with established project priorities by the utilization of common processes. You will help ensure the integration of initiatives into business processes are executed more effectively and efficiently. You have 3+ years of related experience.

You Will:

  • Shepherd projects through commercialization
  • Develop and manage project timelines
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams
  • Track packaging run outs and transitions
  • Track SAP setup at plant level
  • Pull beginning, middle and end packaging samples (as needed)
  • Process gap identification and recommendation
  • Lead problem identification activities and drive solution

You Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related areas required
  • Minimum 3 years' experience managing multiple projects.
  • CPG / Retail experience desired.
  • Ability to manage process improvements
  • Demonstrated organization and self-motivation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to directly work with all levels of the company and communicate milestones
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment

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Compensation: 

Pay Range:$62,000-$91,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results.

We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

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