About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to oversee the delivery of strategic and highly complex technology projects across the Enterprise. This role will be part of the Driscoll’s IS Project Management Office (PMO). The Project Manager will bring expertise, project management knowledge, and strong leadership skills to drive the successful execution of projects on time and within budget adhering to our defined project processes and industry best practices. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging from straightforward to challenging, to lead cross-functional teams across our organization, and make a significant impact on our business.
Responsibilities
- Effectively direct, manage and control multiple small to medium technical projects aligning project plans and activities with relevant workgroups to ensure successful project completion on time and within budget constraints.
- Provide consistent, accurate and comprehensive project updates in a compelling manner. Customize these updates to specific audiences ranging from project team members to project leaders to Executive Steering Committees.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate project progress, risks, and resource requirements; adjusting and mitigating issues as needed to ensure successful project outcomes. Escalate risks and issues as necessary.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with business partners, external vendors and internal IS teams.
- Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders in a transparent manner, seeking consensus where possible and negotiating through adversity when needed.
- Manage project budgets and financials, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and resource allocation, while closely monitoring key financial performance indicators to make informed decisions and achieve project success.
- Execute projects within a hybrid environment that utilizes both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, ensuring streamlined and efficient workflows.
- Learn and utilize project management tools and processes. Become an advocate for adherence to the tools and processes.
- Work independently, receiving minimal guidance for day-to-day activities.
- May support Program Managers or Senior Project Managers with the management of larger projects and/or programs.
- Interpret internal and external business challenges and provide recommendations to improve products, processes, or services, utilizing your expertise and best judgement.
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation by offering original ideas, considering alternatives and approaches, and driving continuous process improvement within the PMO practice.
- Exhibit a desire for continuous learning and adaptability within a highly dynamic and growing organization.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree favorably regarded.
- Entry level position for technical project management.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in technical project administration and management, preferably in a PMO (Project Management Office) environment.
- Effective leadership skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in the project manager role and managing simultaneous projects of small to medium size and complexity.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence others.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
- Ability to understand and communicate project calculations like Total Cost of Ownership, Estimate to Complete, Estimate at Complete, Run Rate, and others.
Preferred (other) Qualifications:
- Experience with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), Jira and Smartsheet highly regarded
- Experience with vendor management and vendor selection (Requests for Proposals) highly regarded.
- Experience with large meeting agenda planning and excellent facilitation skills.
- Experience with organizational change management concepts and process documentation.
Top Skills
What We Do
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries.
Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant.
Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.
