Business Partner, Project Management, Business Transformation | Primient
About PrimientPrimient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
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When you are a Project Manager at Primient, you will be responsible for leading multiple high priority projects throughout our organization. You will be accountable for creating and maintaining project plans, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. You will be an integral part in achieving Primient’s goals and achieving a shared vision.
Leading project management teams to deliver projects that span across multiple business functions to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within the stipulated scope, quality and budget using a project management framework.
Key responsibilities: Project Manager
Ensure seamless integration of project scope, schedule, budget, and resources into a unified project plan
Develop and implement tools, processes, and standards for efficient and effective program and project management.
Act as a liaison between the business functions and senior leadership
Lead the initiation and planning of a project and ensure technical feasibility
Coordinate with internal and external parties for the flawless execution of projects
Provide visibility to resource availability and allocation
Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools
Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks and create mitigation plans
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Includes performing audits and health checks to ensure adherence to standards and maintain project and program integrity.
Monitor stakeholder engagement and execute communication plans to maintain transparency and alignment
Provide updates to sponsors and stakeholders, offer in-house consultancy, and provide training to enhance project and program management capabilities.
Support change management plans including building change networks
Track costs in order to meet budget
Closeout projects with knowledge management and lessons learned repository
ABOUT YOU
Skills:
Program & Project Management
Resource Allocation
Excellent written and verbal communication
Conflict management
Problem solving
Cross-functional team leadership
Change management
Organization & time management
Continuous improvement mindset
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in business, technical, or a related field.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
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