Nestlé · 1 month ago
Senior Specialist, Project Management
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNestlé USA is committed to delivering for consumers with a rich portfolio of beloved brands. The Senior Specialist, Project Management, will be responsible for driving business transformation initiatives, managing project activities, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple functions and business units.
CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and administer project plans and budgets; identify project goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, potential risks, and mitigating plans and allocation of available resources; and communication
Prepare business cases for submitted projects and attend market-level functional project planning/prioritization meetings as appropriate
Determine and manage project estimates and budgets, design and optimize project structure and governance, including internal and external staffing requirements
Support program and project reporting and documentation processes; deliver status reports and analysis for management on an ongoing basis; track and resolve issues; escalate to management as necessary
Coordinate with management to ensure project scope and schedule are adhered to; ensure proposed changes are aligned with objectives and are conducted in accordance with agreed-upon project change processes
Develop and maintain good relationships with customers to ensure project/program management processes are integrated between internal teams, Nestlé IT, and Operating Company Stakeholders and external vendors
Provide leadership and training to teams related to project management, integration, and prioritization activities
Understand and support the development of a change management strategy and communication material for any changes to the business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or related field required
4 or more years of project management experience managing complex business transformation initiatives
Experience successfully managing multiple functional and technical projects in a fast-paced environment
Agility in adapting to change and guiding teams through uncertainty; persistent, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and administer project plans; identify project goals; manage scheduling, communication strategies, potential risks, and mitigation plans
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities; ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
Financial aptitude in managing budgets, performing cost/benefit analyses, and making purchasing recommendations and decisions
Creative thinking skills with an emphasis on developing innovative solutions to complex problems that may not have a single clear answer; ability to identify alternatives, workarounds, or temporary solutions
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to analyze and interpret functional and technical requirements
Ability to coordinate with team members to ensure project scope and schedule adherence; confirm proposed changes align with objectives and follow agreed-upon change processes; deliver high-quality outcomes
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired
Company
Nestlé
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2003-03-14IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Hamilton
Executive Vice President & CEO of Zone Americas at Nestlé
Martial Rolland
CEO Nestle Russia and Eurasia
Recent News
2026-01-16
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