Director - Project Management Office (PMO)

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you.

Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:

Our PMO Director offers a team-oriented individual the opportunity toplay a critical role in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring the successful delivery of key projects that align with the company's growth objectives. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of project management methodologies, standards, and tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards.

What You'll Get:

At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why, as part of the Lakeside family, you'll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
• Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays

Work-Life Integration:

• Educational & professional development assistance
• Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship program
• Career growth opportunities
• Internships/apprenticeships
• Friendly office environment
• "Dress for your day" dress code

What You'll Do:

• Responsible forfacilitatingproject prioritization, monitorproject progress, and maintainstakeholder relationships.
• Responsible tochampionand leadcontinuous improvement (CI) by regularly evaluating project management processes and outcomes, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing best practices to optimize efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, project sponsors, and external partners, to ensure alignment and support for project objectives.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degreein Business Administration, Project Management, or related field with aminimum of 5 years of experience in project management and team leadership.
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  Proven experience in implementing Hoshin Kanri for strategic planning and alignment is preferred.

  
  
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  Strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, with certifications such as Green Belt or Black Belt a plus.

  
  
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  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required; Program Management Professional (PgMP) and/or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) are a plus.

  
  

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO MANITOWOC

Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S. S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks and beaches and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit as well as a wonderful place to work and live.

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Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.

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