Project and Innovation Manager

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing, or a related field.
Project Management certification (e.g., PMI) is a plus.
2+ years of experience as a project manager or in a similar role, preferably in the CPG or related industries.
Experience with the commercialization of new products and modifications to existing products is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project, including the ability to create graphs, presentations, and charts.

Independently execute objectives aligned with strategic category initiatives.
Conduct project meetings with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet scope, business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Develop project plans using MS Project and WBS structures (a plus), clearly outlining objectives, timelines, and risks.
Follow a stage-gate process to ensure project success.
Master a stage-gate process to ensure project success.
Align and communicate with key stakeholders at all organizational levels on a consistent basis.
Demonstrate and promote best practices in project management; support training programs tailored to Tyson Foods.
Serve as a resource to the project team, providing assistance or escalating issues to management when necessary.
Report key project management metrics to various departments and leadership levels.
Maintain customer account information and facilitate the artwork approval process for Private Label business.
Oversee the artwork approval process within Tyson’s system.
Collaborate with BUs, R&D, Culinary, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging and other teams to create new product ideas for future innovation.
Occasional travel may be required.

Project Management certification (e.g., PMI) is a plus.
Experience with the commercialization of new products and modifications to existing products is preferred.