What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Operations Technology PMO position at Hilmar Cheese Company?
At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality.
Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do.
A Typical Day
The Project Manager, Operational Technology directs and oversees the Program Management Office (PMO) for the OT function. This position ensures that OT programs and projects meet organization goals and requirements. This position provides guidance on PMO policies and processes to other Operational Technology staff and collaborates with other department leaders to develop associated projects and programs. They will directly manage small to medium sized OT projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the OT Portfolio of projects from current year to 3 years ahead.
- Ensure application of PMO processes and policies within the OT function.
- Ensure regular reporting on OT projects through PMO processes.
- Manage directly OT projects of small to medium sizes.
- Work with other department personnel to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs
- Provide financial reports and budget outlines.
- Work with Finance in the identification of new assets resulting from completed project in addition to the retirement of obsolete assets.
- Drive organization change management activities within the project framework.
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science or related field plus 3 years related experience, OR Master’s degree or equvalent experience.
- Experience leading a cross-functional team with project initiation, planning and creating baselines for constraints (schedule, budget, risk and scope) and project governance and control.
- Experience working with software implementation partners to deliver projects.
- Strategic thinking and planning; performance driven.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong attention to details and technicalities.
- Ability to understand moderately complex business processes.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrating solid business acumen.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science or related field plus 5 years related experience, OR Master’s degree plus 2 years related experience.
- Experience of managing independently technology projects with budgets above $1MM CAPEX
- Extensive experience with creating and maintaining PM artifacts
- Experience with portfolio management within a PMO function
- Experience with PlanView PPM Pro software
- PMP or other globally recognized project management certification.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work is primarily performed in an office environment and the physical demands are characteristic of a mostly sedentary role. Specific details of the essential functions of the position is available in the Job Safety Analysis, made available on request.
Food safety is a companywide responsibility and each employee must know their role in the manufacture and distribution of safe, wholesome, and high quality products.
This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E-Verify.
5A:Salary Range: USD (75539.0 - 113309.0) ANN
