Associate Project Manager

Location: Hershey, PA
Summary:
Responsible for the managing, planning and overseeing of product portfolio projects by partnering with various cross-functional groups to support the business priorities.
Responsibilities:

• Project management process expert - owns project execution, including project initiation, project type & tier identification, and knowledge of applicable project processes.
• Provide a critical leadership role in ensuring the successful development and execution of projects for the commercialization of new and changing products/pack types.
• Partners with Project Champion to facilitate key decision making, remove roadblocks and outline risks to drive the projects forward through Stage Gate Process
• Actively manages schedule, scope, resources, and budget.
• Utilizes information provided by the Core Team members to integrate it into plans.
• Identifies activities in project plan that are at risk and executes risk management developed in partnership with Project Champion
• Supports development of project alternatives and scenarios.
• Contributes to process and functionality improvements related to stage gate deliverables, Accolade system, and project management tools.

Core Competencies:

• Tactical project management
• Strong resource management and planning
• Process excellence and orientation
• Negotiation and influence
• Drive objective decision-making
• Strong skills in managing multiple priorities.
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• SAP experience
• Intermediate to expert level Microsoft Project skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to make timely/sound decisions, and implement agreed upon solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure, be comfortable taking ownership of project deliverables, and possess the requisite skills to exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3-5+ years of related work experience, preferably in CPG - Product Lifecycle Management
• PMP Certified preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg