Commercialization Project Manager- San Antonio or Houston, TX

Responsibilities

Our Manufacturing Plants make H-E-B Own Brand unique, distinctive, superior-quality products at a better value. Our Commercialization Team is growing into H-E-B's intention to be The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company, and we're developing new and expanded lines of business, while implementing and supporting company-wide digital transformation to best meet the needs of our Stores and Customers.As a Commercialization Project Manager, you'll play a key role, connecting operations to strategy, marketing, and product / program management. You'll collaborate across multiple manufacturing plants in an end-to-end capacity, with merchant teams, Own Brand, plant operations, engineering, R&D, Procurement, Digital, Supply Chain, and vendors, while leading projects that support bringing new products to market, developing packaging and ingredient transitions, transforming our digital capabilities, and implementing new technology and processes.Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.Do you have a:HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to collaboratively lead and influence cross-functionally?HEAD FOR BUSINESS... expertise to wrangle processes and output with R&D, Procurement, packaging, digital transformation, operations, and external stakeholders?PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to establish and continuously improve digitization processes / practices that keep H-E-B successfully manufacturing into the future?We are looking for:- 2+ years of related experience; experience in H-E-B Manufacturing operations a definite plus- technical aptitude and strong analytical skillsWhat is the work?Management / Project Management:- Leads low- to medium-complexity / small- to medium-scope projects across multiple manufacturing plants with a wide variety of customers in an end-to-end capacity- Partners closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Digital project managers to lead cross functional teams executing end-to-end work; tailors approach and strategy to a diverse range of end-users- Defines / manages project scope, resource needs, project schedules; supports efforts to meet budgetary commitments- Defines project's critical path and major milestones; develops effective work estimates and processes to ensure project team meets expectations- Determines appropriate project deliverables (e.g., project charters, communication plans, risk mitigation plans, resource plans, implementation plans, quality plans, commissioning, training, and sustainment plans)- Identifies / establishes performance criteria and qualification metrics for each project / implementation; creates plans to test, achieve, verify parameters were met- Leads successful hand-off and sustainment of new processes, equipment, and new product manufacturing to the end customer--manufacturing facilities- Identifies any troubled project / project aspect; executes plans to bring the project to a successful conclusion- Determines when a project cannot meet its intended goals; recommends appropriate next steps- Serves as an informal leader, with influence within Manufacturing, Warehousing, Transportation, and Digital organizations- Provides work direction; coaches / mentors / motivates project team members and others- Identifies opportunities for organizational improvement; uses influence to deliver positive change- Learns / applies business and functional subject matter knowledge to drive successful project outcomes and established business objectivesWhat is your background?- A bachelor's degree in engineering, food science, or a related field- 2+ years of related experience; experience in H-E-B Manufacturing operations a definite plus- Experience in project or technology management, or managing bringing new products / processes to market- Experience in a technical internship role (preferred)- Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment a plusDo you have what it takes to be a fit as a Commercialization Project Manager for H-E-B?- Knowledge of project management practices a plus- Knowledge of accounting and finance principles- Familiarity with Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and Quality Manufacturing Systems (QMS) standards a plus- Advanced PC usage skills, including MS Office, MS Project, and H-E-B systems (Own Brand's OBPS, CPS a plus)- Advanced facilitation and conflict-management skills- Strong verbal / written communication, presentation skills- Strong analytical skills; technical aptitude- Strong collaborating and influencing skills- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills- Strong change management skills- Ability to manage low- to medium-complexity projects from conception to implementation- Ability to collaboratively lead / influenc