Chobani · 1 month ago
Director of Project Management
New Berlin, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$144K/yr - $216K/yr
15+ years expChobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people. The Director of Project Management is responsible for overseeing the execution of strategic capital projects within Chobani’s Global Supply Chain manufacturing facilities, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while aligning with business objectives.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead Capital Strategic Planning initiatives, collaborating with the Sr. Director to develop and track short- and long-term capital projects aligned with company goals
Ensure proper coordination of work between project teams, subcontractors, and clients
Maintain strict adherence to budgetary constraints and ensure projects meet financial objectives
Identify risks within projects and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns
Partner with internal plant teams to implement process improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency
Ensure that all project activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies
Oversee resource planning and project staffing to ensure optimal utilization of personnel
Develop and implement standardized project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Serve as Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) for select high-impact projects
Develop and oversee project budgets, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success
Ensure clear and consistent communication of project status to all stakeholders
Conduct regular project reviews, summarizing progress, challenges, and next steps for senior management
Implement and oversee project risk assessment and contingency planning
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in Manufacturing and Process Technologies, preferably within the Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
10+ years of project management experience, including overseeing timelines, budgets, and risk analysis
7+ years of managerial and leadership experience, with a focus on leading project management teams
Bachelor's or master's degree in project management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project
Strong knowledge of capital project planning and execution within manufacturing environments
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex project challenges
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment while maintaining strategic focus
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
Experience with SAP and CAD software (SolidWorks) is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Wellness resources which include an employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
A wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access (certain locations)
A monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information
120 hours of paid time off
11 holidays
Paid volunteer time off
Military service leave
Company
Chobani
Chobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (11)
2024 (15)
2023 (9)
2022 (13)
2021 (7)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.55BKey Investors
TPG
2025-10-16Private Equity· $650M
2024-10-15Debt Financing· $650M
2024-01-11Debt Financing· $500M
Leadership Team
Hamdi Ulukaya
Founder and CEO
David Arena
Senior Vice President - Supply Chain Transformation and Enterprise Data Analytics
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-11-23
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