Dairy Farmers of America · 1 day ago
Communications and Marketing Project Manager
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a farmer‑owned cooperative dedicated to delivering quality dairy and value to our members and employees. The Communications and Marketing Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project delivery across the lifecycle, and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-quality outcomes on time and within scope.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and success metrics in collaboration with PLs and stakeholders
Coordinate cross-functional teams, clarify roles, and establish effective communication and meeting cadence
Assess risks, document dependencies, and support project approvals
Oversee day-to-day project delivery, assign tasks, track progress, and adjust plans to meet deadlines and budgets
Facilitate collaboration and approvals across teams and vendors, ensuring brand and quality standards
Leverage project management platforms (e.g., Asana) and AI tools to optimize workflows and reporting
Monitor project status, report key decisions, and escalate risks or scope changes as needed
Lead project debriefs, document lessons learned, and ensure proper archiving and documentation
Conduct annual process reviews, recommend improvements, and update resources and tools to support best practices
Support department work streams by defining and measuring project success
Assist in developing and implementing new or improved processes, tools, and standards
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Communications and Marketing department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience
2 to 5 years of project management experience in communications, marketing, or agency environments
Proven success managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams; PMP desired
Strong planning, organization, and risk and issue management; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Advanced written and verbal communication; skilled in collaboration, influence, and stakeholder management
Attention to detail and brand stewardship; continuous improvement mindset
Proficiency with project management platforms (e.g., Asana) and Microsoft Office; familiarity with creative workflows and assets
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; professional presence and accountability
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Preferred
Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) for research, summarization, content iteration, and workflow optimization is preferred
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
Family Features
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