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Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

The Sr. Program Manager is responsible for leading the initiation, planning, tracking, execution, and delivery of major strategic multifunctional initiatives and large complex multi-faceted projects/programs with defined deliverables following a standard work process.  Initiative may include translation of business strategies into execution. This role is responsible for end-to-end execution of projects/programs while leading enterprise cross-functional teams towards the achievement of defined business objectives. These cross-functional teams may include different roles within supply chain.

What you will do…

(15%) Develop multifunctional project/program charters, including scope, out of scope, interdependencies, benefits, approach, high level risks and key assumptions ensuring key stakeholder alignment. 
(30%) Develop project/program governance across Scope, Schedule, Budget. Identify and obtain resources needed (people, money/budget, time), Assemble and lead a cross functional team to and define clear objectives for each team member. Create detailed work plans and timelines, adapting strategic goals into executable steps, identifying and sequencing activities needed to successfully implement the programs. Develop communication plan with escalation triggers to key stakeholders. 
(35%) Integrate program efforts, continuously assess and refine approaches and plans to deliver objectives, addressing conflicting and changing priorities (looking at end to end business); serve as the implementation arm of the program sponsor and/or steering committee, and provide insights in end-to-end supply chain as well as strategic thinking on overall project/program execution. Manage risk mitigation and escalation.
(10%) Responsible for closing project/program, developing lessons learned, developing template/tools for future implementation of similar project/programs and confirming benefits have or will be met. Manage project financials when applicable to ensure objectives are achieved.  Ensure all program information is appropriately documented and managed.
(10%) Lead development and implementation of best practices for the Enterprise Program Management Office as the hub of the PM Community. Understanding process mapping, development and implementation using continuous improvement techniques.

Who you will work with…

  • Finance, R&D, Marketing, IT, HR and others. 

What you bring to the table…

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional programs and projects.

It would be great to have…

  • Minimum of 5+ years in the and/or supply chain
  • PMP Certification
  • Technical mastery in project management. Proficiency in communication and influencing skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership presence.
  • Possess business and financial acumen.
  • Experience in the food industry.
  • Understanding of end-to-end supply chain (Make, Plan, Source, Deliver, Return) i.e. planning, logistics, manufacturing.  
  • Experience managing large and complex cross-functional teams.


Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$135,500-$194,800

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
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