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Enterprise Project Manager | Primient
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
About the Role
When you are a Project Manager at Primient, you will be responsible for leading multiple high priority projects throughout our organization. You will be accountable for creating and maintaining project plans, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. You will be an integral part in achieving Primient's goals and achieving a shared vision.
This role requires strong executive presence to effectively influence and engage senior leadership, as well as proven change management experience to drive adoption and ensure successful outcomes. You will lead project management teams to deliver projects that span across multiple business functions, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, quality, and budget using a structured project management framework.
Key responsibilities: Project Manager

• Ensure seamless integration of project scope, schedule, budget, and resources into a unified project plan

• Develop and implement tools, processes, and standards for efficient and effective program and project management.

• Act as a liaison between the business functions and senior leadership

• Lead the initiation and planning of a project and ensure technical feasibility

• Coordinate with internal and external parties for the flawless execution of projects

• Provide visibility to resource availability and allocation

• Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools

• Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks and create mitigation plans

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Includes performing audits and health checks to ensure adherence to standards and maintain project and program integrity.

• Monitor stakeholder engagement and execute communication plans to maintain transparency and alignment

• Provide updates to sponsors and stakeholders, offer in-house consultancy, and provide training to enhance project and program management capabilities.

• Lead and support change management plans, including building change networks and driving adoption across impacted teams.
• Track costs in order to meet budget

• Closeout projects with knowledge management and lessons learned repository

ABOUT YOU
Skills:

• Program & Project Management, PMP Certification, preferred

• Resource Allocation

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Conflict management

• Problem solving

• Cross-functional team leadership

• Change management experience

• Organization & time management

• Continuous improvement mindset

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in business, technical, or a related field.
• 5+ years of enterprise project management experience

Total Rewards
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $123,515.20 - $154,394.00 and is bonus eligible.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
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