Assistant Project Management Jobs in Appleton, WI

Job Category:Project & Program ManagementJob Family:Enterprise Project ManagementJob Description:This position leverages experience and expertise in project management. In this leadership role, the Enterprise Project Manager is accountable for obtaining clearly defined project success criteria and outcomes that aide in achieving desired strategic, business outcomes. This will be accomplished by leading cross functional teams through Schreiber Foods' project management process, Enterprise Project Management (EPM). Leading others by guiding them through the EPM process requires project management skills established in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) and recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as industry best practices. This position is expected to advocate for best practices in project management within Schreiber and assist in the growth of Schreiber's organizational competency in project management toward a world class level. This individual will work closely with the EPM Director, senior business leaders (champions and project sponsors), functional process experts (process owners) and project team members (specialists and experts) in attaining business results that drive our organization forward. This position is a tremendous professional opportunity for someone looking to drive critical business results, improve their professional network within Schreiber, and sharpen their overall business acumen.This role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule (Monday-Friday) located at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The hybrid work schedule is 3 days/week onsite at Home Office and 2 days/week from home. Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.You'll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center and more.Take advantage of outdoor workspaces. Sample and provide feedback on new products from our R&D team. Enjoy free coffee, soda and popcorn. Take a short walk to restaurants, breweries, the YMCA and a weekly farmer's market on the scenic Fox River. You can even see Lambeau Field from our top floor.What you'll do: In this role, lead cross-functional teams for assigned projects. Ensure adherence to Schreiber Foods' project management process (EPM) in order to achieve desired project outcomes.Manage day- to-day activities of the project team; guide them to understand and apply the EPM process.Manage key project documentation and communication to the team and organization.Lead development of a project charter, communication plan and overall project plan.Manage team execution of the plan, any changes, deliverable completion, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.Close projects by documenting lessons learned and a scorecard.As a member of the EPM team, provide support for Schreiber Foods' project management process via leading formal process training events, general project support, EPM process advocacy, presentations, and reporting, auditing, coaching/mentoring and organizational communications. Provide expertise in project management tools, exploiting the features of scheduling, resource planning, and work definition, base-lining and reporting.Leverage expertise to support organizational project work and competency development.Aid continuous improvement activities supporting the organizational maturity development of project management and the EPM process.Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures. What you need to succeed:Bachelors in Accounting, finance, engineering, operations, marketing, IT, human resources, supply chain, business or related fieldMinimum of 3 - 5 years' successful project management experience required.Prefer 10 - 15+ years of project management experience with additional business/functional leadership experience.Excellent leadership, interpersonal and conflict management skills.High attention to detail, highly disciplined, process driven and organized.Strong Influential and facilitative leadership skills.Self-motivated, high initiative and results oriented.Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.High energy, positive, motivating and strong team building skills.Desire and ability to teach others.Self-driven leader with ability to make decisions, build trust and facilitate negotiations.Acute political and cultural awareness.Knowledge of MS Office Suite.Strong or emerging expertise with MS Project.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.Strong analytical skillsAbility to quickly determine/recommend a course of action with limited informationAbility to travel up to 20%Eligible partners will receive:Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 8% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That's hard to beat!Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber - Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the Job Alerts button in the upper-right corner to create a job alert.