WE BELIEVE THERE’S A BETTER WAY TO FEED OUR FUTURE.
By shifting from animal to plant-based meat, we can positively affect the planet, the environment, the climate and even ourselves. After all, the positive choices we make every day – no matter how small – can have a great impact on our world.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond.
Beyond Meat is seeking a talented and ambitious individual to join our Engineering team as a Project Manager. If you thrive in a challenging environment, then we have a terrific opportunity for you. We are seeking an innovative, data driven, purposeful Project Manager. This person leads the project management function in delivering new product developments and executive management communications.
Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
Please note that Beyond Meat has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. All U.S. employees who (a) physically enter a Beyond Meat facility in the United States, (b) represent Beyond Meat at work-related events, including but not limited to trade shows and product demonstrations, or (c) physically enter customer or potential customer sites in connection with their work for Beyond Meat must take all necessary steps to be Fully Vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.
TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Selecting and leading a Project TeamDrive end to end project planning including development of business cases, defining critical milestones, resource planning and execution excellence Defining project objectives, project scope, roles & responsibilitiesDefining resource requirements and managing resource availability & allocation – both internal and 3rd partyDemonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to effectively manage key stakeholders and provide regular reports on project status and performance Outlining a budget based on requirements and tracking costs to deliver project on time and on budgetPreparing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activitiesEffectively manage issues and align cross functional teams by leveraging subject matter expertise and proactively identify and mitigate risks to deliver expected resultsManaging and adjusting for any changes in project scope, schedule and / or budgetManaging the relationship and communication with internal customers and all stakeholders, ensuring the project is delivered to scope satisfactionProvide frequent and transparent updates, manage sponsor expectations, and keep all stakeholders informed of the progress of all in-flight products/projectsConsistently identify, implement, and socialize the most effective processes, tools, and systems to keep the department current with best-in-class best practicesLead and develop comprehensive resource models and risk mitigation plans in collaboration with disciplines leadsActively contribute to the development of the Beyond Meat culture and standards of qualityNegotiating with contractors and suppliers for materials and servicesMaking sure that each stage of the project is progressing on time and on budgetAchieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviewsPrepares and completes action plansSupport scope development for new projects and demonstrate strategic leadership in identifying and aligning business objectives and project expectationsQUALIFICATIONS - Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or related fieldMBA preferred, Project Manager Professional (PMP) certified a plus5 to 10 years’ experience as project managerProficient with spreadsheet software and project management softwareStrong written and verbal communication skillsSupervisory skill setProject and process managementBudget development and trackingMentoring and coachingExceptional people skills with advanced facilitation and conflict resolution skillsStrong record of leveraging statistical analysis in root cause analysis, problem-solving and target settingExcellent written and oral presentation and communication skillsMS Office, Google Suite, and SmartsheetWORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be on-site 5 days per week at either our our El Segundo, CA headquarters, Columbia, Missouri site, or Devault, Pennsylvania sitePosition requires the ability to stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periodsPosition located in a mix of laboratory, pilot lab, plant facility, and office environments; requires a tolerance for high worker traffic, close quarters, noise, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures and lighting