Project Manager

Job Details:
Position Overview:
The role of the Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives is to establish, implement, develop,
and control best practices for successful implementation of strategic projects throughout Cobb. The successful candidate will plan, organize, direct and lead process development and implementation and the direct management of key strategic projects to completion. This includes defining, documenting, and executing all projects and processes to deliver these projects within timelines and budget.
Key Responsibilities:

• Leading project initiatives from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, to close
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, and track progress against milestones and KPIs.
• Apply project management practices and principles to strategic initiatives to drive business objectives and operational improvements.
• Oversee and monitor project data collection, processing, and analysis activities, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.
• Providing primary interface between the Project Team and key stakeholders
  • Establish effective communications to ensure alignment among business and project objectives
  • Communicate project status, risks, deviations, and other significant project developments to the key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation across all functional areas.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization/time management and problem-solving skills or focus on a high visible project through the phases to completion.
• Prepare and present project updates, findings, and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Ag Business, Animal Science, Genetics, or a related field.
• At least 3+ years of experience in managing technical projects, with a focus on animal or crop breeding, genetics and data analytic implementation.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex R&D projects in agriculture from conception to commercialization.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, manage timelines and budgets, and track progress against goals.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations and decisions.
• Experience working in the live animal industry or agricultural biotechnology sector is a plus.
• Project Management certifications including Six Sigma, Lean, Agile, PMP, Scrum is a plus.

Location: Remote Location: Siloam Springs Arkansas or Remote (Hybrid)
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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