Project Management Specialist

Posted 8 Days Ago
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
63K-93K Annually
Mid level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage projects from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and identifying process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Reporting to the Director Operations Business, you will support process improvement initiatives that meet business needs through effective project management and commercialization execution. You will assist with planning and implementation in alignment with established priorities by using common processes, while ensuring initiatives are integrated into business operations in an effective and efficient manner.

 

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Shepherd projects through commercialization from planning through execution.

  • Develop and manage project timelines to support on‑time delivery.

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of project objectives.

  • Track packaging runouts and transitions to support uninterrupted supply.

  • Track Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing setup at the plant level.

  • Pull beginning, middle, and end packaging samples as needed to support commercialization activities.

  • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

  • Lead problem identification activities and drive solution development.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.

  • Minimum of three years of experience managing multiple projects.

  • Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods or retail environments preferred.

  • Experience supporting process improvement initiatives.

  • Demonstrated organization, self motivation, and strong attention to detail.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience working across all levels of the organization and communicating project milestones.

  • Demonstrated success working in ambiguous, changing, and dynamic business environments.

Number of Days in Office: 3

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
  • Minimum of three years of experience managing multiple projects
  • Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods or retail environments
  • Experience supporting process improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrated organization, self motivation, and strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated success working in ambiguous, changing, and dynamic business environments

Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) plans with company matching and additional company contributions, plus pension eligibility for certain groups, strengthen long‑term savings. Plan design and vesting are described as straightforward and beneficial.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts on day one for many roles and includes wellness, mental health, and transgender health benefits. Life and disability insurance further broaden protection.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Bonuses, profit sharing, and incentive opportunities are included broadly, with an annual incentive plan spanning career levels. Payouts and upfront clarity about bonus eligibility are characterized as dependable.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
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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