Company Overview
United Feed Co. is a leading provider of animal nutrition products and solutions. We are dedicated to providing high-quality feed for livestock and pets, while also promoting sustainable and ethical practices in the agriculture industry. Our team is made up of passionate individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our products and services.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to join our team at United Feed Co. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our operations, including production, supply chain, sales, and customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the agriculture industry, as well as excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead business transformation initiatives in alignment with the company’s long-term strategy. Collaborate with senior leadership to set transformation goals, objectives, and milestones.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency. Drive cross-functional collaboration to implement innovations and improvements across the organization.
- Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions. Act as a change agent to manage stakeholder buy-in and engage employees throughout the transformation process.
- Identify potential risks to transformation initiatives and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring minimal disruption to the business. Establish a best-in-class PMO. Develop frameworks, methodologies, and governance structures for effective project execution across the organization.
- Oversee and manage the entire project portfolio. Ensure projects are prioritized based on business value and strategic goals, while maintaining transparency into project status, risks, and dependencies.
- Ensure appropriate allocation of resources for projects, both human and financial. Monitor project performance against KPIs to ensure successful delivery.
- Manage high-impact, cross-functional projects, ensuring on-time, within-scope, and within-budget delivery. Lead and mentor project managers to adhere to project management best practices.
- Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, presenting key metrics, risks, and outcomes. Develop and maintain dashboards for project tracking and performance analysis.
- Collaborate with business leaders, department heads, and external partners to align transformation and project initiatives with business objectives.
- Prepare and present high-level reports and presentations to senior management and the board, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, and achievements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers, business analysts, and transformation specialists. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 7-10 years of experience in business transformation, PMO leadership, or project management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial role.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, or related field. PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in managing large-scale transformation initiatives and complex project portfolios.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana).
We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity for career advancement and professional growth.
- A supportive and collaborative work culture.
- A chance to make a positive impact on the agriculture industry and the world.
