Tyson Foods · 3 weeks ago
Staff IT Project Manager (Onsite)
Tyson Foods is seeking a Staff IT Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of complex projects. This role involves managing an Agile Scrum team and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMarketingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Responsible for planning, managing, and leading large and complex projects that will significantly impact multiple domains and functional areas, delivering strategic value to the business
Ability to manage small, medium, and large-scale projects simultaneously. Strategy work with a focus on execution
Expertly facilitate Scrum events (planning, reviews, retrospectives) and workshops, ensuring focus, effective collaboration, and actionable outcomes
Develop best practices, techniques, and tools for project planning & execution and key performance metrics
Implement and adapt Agile/Scrum at scale, integrating practices from other frameworks to enhance delivery flow and team performance
Coordinate with other Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and stakeholders to align efforts and ensure smooth delivery across the enterprise
Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise new project team leads, team members, and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and be accountable for assigned work
Drive a continuous improvement and innovation culture, gathering user feedback and insights to iterate on project features and enhance the overall user experience
Act as a passionate customer advocate, representing their needs and interests in project decisions and initiatives
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances that enhance our projects’ value proposition and market position
Proactively identify and mitigate risks and dependencies impacting project delivery or performance
Governance Enhancement: Continuously improve project governance processes, adapting them to meet evolving organizational needs and industry standards
Advanced communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas, influence diverse audiences, and drive stakeholder alignment
Growing experience in managing and overseeing multiple projects within a portfolio, focusing on aligning projects with organizational strategies and optimizing resource allocation across initiatives
Perform other assigned job-related duties that align with our organization's vision, mission, and values and fall within your scope of practice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience
7+ years of relevant and practical experience managing multiple large-scale transformation projects
Experience managing multiple programs simultaneously
Must have multiple domain knowledge for various IT/Business Functions
Advanced communication and presentation skills
Growing experience in managing and overseeing multiple projects within a portfolio
Executive Communication: Demonstrated ability to deliver compelling presentations to executive leadership
Advanced skills in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Advanced financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting
Exceptional abilities in diagnosing and resolving complex issues
Superior organizational skills for managing time, prioritizing tasks, and efficiently handling multiple high-level responsibilities
Advanced Organizational Change Management skills
Advanced understanding and proficient utilization of Project Management Tools (Clarity, MS Projects, Jira, etc.)
Proven experience as a Scrum Master
Demonstrated experience in managing large, complex projects or programs
Advanced project portfolio management and resource optimization skills
Expertise in driving and managing organizational transformation
Strong mentoring and coaching abilities for developing junior project managers
Ability to influence decision-making at the senior leadership level
Preferred
PMP
Agile Certification
Benefits
Paid time off
401(k) plans
Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Company
Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a modern, multi-national, protein-focused food company.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2024-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
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