WK Kellogg Co · 1 day ago
Manager, Legal & Compliance Projects
Battle Creek, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expWK Kellogg Co is dedicated to creating joy and connection through nutritious foods and social connectivity. The Project Manager for the Legal Department will oversee critical processes in Crisis Management, Corporate Governance, and Brand Management, ensuring timely documentation and facilitating decision-making through project management practices.
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Responsibilities
Crisis Process Management
Serve as an active member of WK’s Incident Management Team (IMT)
Coordinate and manage the end-to-end crisis response process, ensuring adherence to established protocols and timelines
Act as the central point of contact for incident tracking, escalation, and cross-functional coordination
Support and coordinate IMT trainings, exercises, and capability-building activities
Action Register Development & Tracking
Build and maintain comprehensive action registers to capture tasks, owners, deadlines, and status updates
Track progress and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of actions
Help identify bottlenecks, risks, and gaps related to IMT action closure
Chronology & Documentation
Develop and maintain detailed incident chronologies to support investigations, audits, and post-incident reviews
Prepare summary decks and executive-level briefings for leadership and key stakeholders
Project Management Support
Apply project management methodologies to structure crisis response activities, including risk assessment, prioritization, and resource allocation
Facilitate IMT meetings, capture decisions, and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams
Drive continuous improvement of crisis management processes, tools, and templates
Investigation & Decision Support
Assist in gathering and organizing data to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term risk mitigation
Provide clear, concise reporting to enable informed decision-making during and after incidents
Support lessons-learned activities and builds for future response plans
Entity Management & Record Keeping
Organize, update, and maintain corporate records, minute books, and databases for WK and its domestic and international subsidiaries. This includes information on directors, officers, and organizational structure
Filings and Compliance
Prepare and file legal documents with appropriate regulatory authorities and Secretaries of State, such as annual reports, articles of incorporation, and formation/dissolution documents
Documentation and Drafting
Draft, review, and edit a variety of legal documents, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements, governing documents (bylaws, charters), and officer certificates
Liaison and Coordination
Act as a point of contact between internal departments (finance, HR, tax), executives, external legal counsel, and third-party service providers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–8 years of relevant project/program management experience within Legal, Compliance, Risk, or adjacent corporate functions
Demonstrated success leading complex legal/compliance or risk projects in a corporate environment; strong program/portfolio management discipline
Excellent stakeholder management, written/verbal communication, and executive‑ready reporting; adept at influencing cross‑functionally
Proficiency with collaboration and PM tools (e.g., Microsoft Project/Planner, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI or similar dashboards)
Process improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent) and strong analytical problem‑solving
Preferred
PMP certification preferred
Strong organizational, coordination, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex information into clear summaries
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Resilience under pressure – thrives in high-stakes, fast-moving environments
Attention to detail – ensures accuracy in documentation, tracking, and reporting
Problem-solving mindset – anticipates challenges and proposes solutions proactively
Stakeholder management – builds trust and maintains strong relationships across teams
Benefits
Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
Health, dental and vision insurance
Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
11 Paid Holidays
Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
Employee recognition program
Company
WK Kellogg Co
WK Kellogg Co is a leading food company in the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean.
Founded in 2023Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-07-10Acquired
2023-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Dave McKinstray
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Walter, CPA
Vice President, Corporate Controller, CAO
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