Enterprise Project Manager, Global Food- Boise, ID

Summary

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Lead/support medium to large scale, medium impact projects where required to ensure the delivery of Global Food Enterprise Strategy and objectives.
• Manage all aspects of projects from initiation through closure, including but not limited to, project charter, scheduling, task management and performance reporting. Build collaborative relationships with business leaders and project teams to resolve issues, mitigate risks and achieve outcomes efficiently.
• Program Management Support
• Using fit-for-purpose/’right practice’ processes and tools, partner Program/Project Sponsors, business leaders & managers to ensure related projects are aligned and managed cohesively and efficiently, identifying critical path, related risks, issue and dependencies. Ensure effective delivery and optimal resource allocation.
• Periodically review initiatives to ensure alignment of strategic initiatives and their execution plans with Global Food enterprise and category strategies.
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management
• Drive continuous improvement within project teams as well as the broader organization (Global Food).
• Work cross-functionally to ensure project management meets the expectations of stakeholders. Partner with EPMO Managers to adjust processes when needed.
• Using Simplot’s change management framework and partnering with Global and functional change resources, drive effective organizational change and strive for increased efficiency and effectiveness within each project.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4-year college or university

Relevant Experience

• 5+ years related experience and/or training
• Minimum 5 years’ experience post university qualification in a PMO or other project management role in a large corporate, or similar consulting experience
• Accomplished program/project manager with knowledge and experience in leading large complex projects with cross-functional scope 
• Leads teams of people effectively in both direct/line and indirect (project) relationships, across multiple geographies
• Familiar with strategic thinking principles, using robust critical thought to define, evaluate and recommend options
• Experienced stakeholder manager at Sr Director / Director level, with ability to constructively hold others accountable to their commitments
• Excellent written presentation and visualization skills (story telling)
• Strong communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple stakeholders
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
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Required Certifications

• Project Management Certification (PMI / PMBOK / Agile or similar) OR Post-graduate Certification in Project Management is preferred.