PROJECT MANAGER, FOOD PROGRAM - REMOTE
About the position
Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee multiple food program projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the client company and vendors, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Develop project plans, track progress, and report on project milestones to stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including operations, procurement, and facilities, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status, identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Ensure vendor compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and timelines.
• Lead post-project evaluations, capturing key learnings and suggesting process improvements for future projects.
Requirements
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably within foodservice, hospitality, or corporate services industries.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on meeting timelines and budget constraints.
• Experience working in a client-facing role, especially with corporate or global clients.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing communication between stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams.
• Degree in business, communications, finance, or a related field.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with both clients and vendors.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar software.
• Knowledge of contract management and compliance, particularly as it relates to vendor management.
• Ability to ensure projects stay within financial constraints.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to identify risks and implement solutions quickly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Nice-to-haves
• Familiarity with food program management or similar service-oriented operations is a plus.
• Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) is a plus.
Benefits
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
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