Project Manager

Niles, IL

Summary of Position

The individual in this role looks forward to every day being different with new challenges and obstacles to

overcome. Constantly collaborating with cross functional team members to get the project across the finish line.

Interacting with internal and external team members while communicating project progress. This is the right

position for you if the best parts of your day is that accomplished feeling you get when you check things off your

list and celebrating success with those around you.


Essential Job Duties

Communication:

  • Primary point of contact on assigned projects internally and externally
  • Preparing communication to team members and leadership
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Prepare and participate in commercialization and other status meetings

Leadership:

  • Support and participate in project team discussions
  • Facilitating conversations as needed among the team members
  • Challenging team members to solve problems and made decisions
  • Influencing without authority to drive accountability

Management:

  • Project: notes, timelines, scope changes, risk mitigation, internal and external communication, escalation, and status reports
  • Ability to handle fast paced environments and frequent interruptions or changes with a positive attitude


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • 5-7 years’ experience working cross functionally at a food and beverage company, start-up or project management role
  • Microsoft Office Skills: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint; Adobe Editor
  • Recognized as the hub of project communication, handle day-to-day decision making
  • Facilitating and hosting communication via phone, email, and in-person
  • Recognize scope change, upset conditions and knows who to talk to for support and escalation in a timely manner


Working Conditions

  • Office setting



Pay range: $70,000 - $110,000

The salary range listed represents the expected earnings for this role. The low end of the range reflects the starting salary for candidates with less experience or qualifications that meet the basic requirements for the position. The high end of the range reflects potential earnings for candidates with extensive experience, specialized skills, or qualifications above the standard requirements for the role


Benefits:

  • 401k company contribution + match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • FSA and HSA account
  • Generous PTO + sick time
  • Onsite gym
  • Parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance