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(Job Description)

Globally recognized Food & Beverage (Coffee) Company located in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a hybrid schedule Project Manager. This role will be in office Tuesday - Thursday and remote Monday and Friday. This role will be Responsible for the impactful, effective, and efficient execution of the Innovation and Renovation(I&R) portfolio of projects. Plan and lead projects end-to-end (E2E) and orchestrate a cross-functional team to achieve defined project goals. Manage I&R projects with key stakeholders to ensure resources invested, deliver against the business case and bring expected return on investment. As a member of the Project Management Office (PMO) team, support the team’s journey to achieving its stated vision, mission, values, and scope.

Pay - $40/hr. - $50/hr. (depending on relevant industry experiences and qualifications)

Location - Seattle, WA (Tuesday - Thursday onsite, Monday and Friday remote)

Contract Duration - 8 Months Contract to start with very high potential for extension

(Summary of Key Responsibilities)

Apply project management skills, leadership and subject-matter expertise to ensure the on-scope, on-time and on-quality execution and launch of projects through the end-to-end project lifecycle. Activities include:

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of the project

• Lead the definition and communication of project objectives, scope and key success criteria

• Define the project team, work with functional line managers to identify and secure resources and escalate resource constraints

• Build and manage the project schedule, define the critical path, track activities and hold project team members accountable for accomplishing agreed deliverables and timing

• Drive proactive opportunity and risk management and escalate critical issues to key stakeholders

• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings including project kick-off’s, weekly status meetings, risk assessments, post-launch reviews and additional meetings or workshops as required

• Provide transparent communication of project status to project team members, sr. leaders and other key stakeholders

• Identify change requests, evaluate impact, obtain approval/rejection from decision-makers, communicate and document change(s) accordingly

• Lead the project team to identify and share lessons learned and recommendations for future improvement

• Ensure timely and accurate entry and maintenance of project data in the project portfolio management (PPM) system

• Support the PMO team’s journey to achieving its stated vision, mission, values and scope by planning and leading project management, process management and/or portfolio management improvement initiatives in alignment with our PMO

(Qualification Requirements)

CONSIDERING LOCAL APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY RESIDING IN WASHINGTON STATE AS WE'RE UNABLE TO SUPPORT RELOCATION AT THIS TIME

• 3+ years of project management experience either in F&B (Food & Beverage), manufacturing, retail, or CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry.

• Experience handling projects focusing on sustainability is highly preferred

• Experience creating PowerPoint Slide Decks for projects (must have)

• Experience presenting Slide Decks to Sr. Level leaderships

• Must be comfortable handling multiple projects at the same time

• Must be comfortable with Waterfall methodology

• Must be comfortable with ambiguity and handling projects that are not fully established

• Must be comfortable working onsite in Seattle, WA 3 days a week (2 days remote)

• Experience with stage gate methodology preferred

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus

• Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and project scheduling software (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet) proficiency

(Employee Value Proposition)

• Exceptional opportunity to join one of the globally recognized food & beverage (coffee) company.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Compensation is tied to the Colorado and Washington markets for jobs performed in Colorado and Washington. Other locations may be subject to variances based on location-related factors.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.