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Tyson Foods
Job location
Corporate - Springdale, Arkansas · United States
Full time
Posted on Yesterday
Job Details:
Job Description
The Assistant Project Manager provides project management and innovation assistance for assigned projects that contribute to business growth. The Assistant Project Manager Innovation role is a key contributor to the overall innovation management team responsible for working with cross functional teams in planning the execution of the Innovation Pipeline. The Assistant Project Manager BU Innovation role is an entry-level role that works closely with the larger team to execute strategic business and marketing plans to achieve corporate and product volume profit and share objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing or other related discipline preferred. Formal certification in Project Management preferred.
EXPERIENCE: 1 year of relevant project management experience preferred.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Strong verbal and written communication skills to include time management skills. Strong influencing skills, with internal cross-functional and external stakeholders is required.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Advanced PC skills using Microsoft Office products and MS Project and
able to generate graphs, presentations, and charts.
SPECIAL SKILLS (Preferred): Demonstrated strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, strong collaborator with a demonstrated ability to work with and lead cross functional teams, proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment is required. Attention to detail and strength in execution, ability to assist with multiple projects simultaneously, and strong organization skills.
TRAVEL: 10%
Position Specific Requirements:
Applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.
Local candidates will be given priority.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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