Project Management Specialist

Reporting to the Manager Business Operations You will lead projects from concept through commercialization to support our needs.  Using Conagra processes, you will help ensure the integration of initiatives into business processes are implemented by developing and managing project timelines, identifying and solving problems, and collaboratively leading cross-functional teams.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage Innovation, Renovation, Cost Savings, Product/Process Improvement, and Supply Continuity projects through commercialization
• Develop and manage project timelines
• Lead problem identification activities and drive solutions
• Collaborate with cross functional partners including R&D, Supply Planning, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Regulatory
• Track material run outs and transitions
• Track SAP setup of new items
• Process gap identification and solution recommendation

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, Packaging Engineering or related areas required
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing multiple projects. 
• Comfortable working with all levels of the company and communicating milestones
• Experience identifying process improvement opportunities
• Travel up-to 20%
• Days in the office: 3 Tuesday through Thursday
• At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

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Compensation: 

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.