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Tyson Foods · 3 days ago

Staff IT Project Manager (Onsite)

Springdale, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Tyson Foods is a leading food company, and they are seeking a Staff IT Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of complex projects. The role involves managing an Agile Scrum team, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving meaningful change within the organization.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMarketingMeat and Poultry

No H1B

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

PMPAgile CertificationAgile methodologiesProject Management ToolsComplex Project LeadershipFinancial AcumenChange ManagementPortfolio ManagementOrganizational TransformationExecutive CommunicationExecutive InfluenceProblem-solvingTime ManagementMentorship

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, 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

Executive Communication: Demonstrated ability to deliver compelling presentations to executive leadership, articulating complex project strategies and outcomes with clarity and impact

Methodology: Advanced skills in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to tailor and integrate approaches for optimal project outcomes

Financial Acumen: Advanced financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting for large-scale projects and programs

Problem-solving: Exceptional abilities in diagnosing and resolving complex issues, utilizing analytical thinking and innovative approaches to overcome project challenges

Time Management: Superior organizational skills for managing time, prioritizing tasks, and efficiently handling multiple high-level responsibilities across diverse projects

Change Management: Advanced Organizational Change Management skills, enabling successful implementation of large-scale transformations and fostering a culture of adaptability

Tool Mastery: Advanced understanding and proficient utilization of Project Management Tools (Clarity, MS Projects, Jira, etc.) to optimize project processes, reporting, and decision-making

Proven experience as a Scrum Master, ideally in complex or scaled Agile environments

Complex Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing large, complex projects or programs, navigating intricate stakeholder landscapes, and delivering significant organizational value

Portfolio Management: Advanced project portfolio management and resource optimization skills, ensuring strategic alignment and maximizing return on investment across multiple initiatives

Organizational Transformation: Expertise in driving and managing organizational transformation, aligning project outcomes with broader business objectives and cultural shifts

Mentorship: Strong mentoring and coaching abilities for developing junior project managers and fostering a high-performing project management culture within the organization

Executive Influence: Ability to influence decision-making at the senior leadership level, effectively advocating for project needs and aligning initiatives with strategic organizational goals