Associate Project Manager

Bel, makers of iconic brands including GoGo squeeZ, Babybel, The Laughing Cow, and Boursin is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

 

Job Description Summary

As part of the Project Management Office, you will help ensure flawless management and delivery of new product development, some E2E (consumer/customer impacts), sustainability, and other key projects. Working under the guidance of a Sr. Manager, you will help lead project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, utilizing resources effectively and driving collaboration across functions.

 

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and results-driven, thriving in cross-functional and multicultural team environments while managing multiple priorities. They possess strong organizational and analytical abilities, robust communication skills, and confidence with Microsoft Office and quickly learning new tools. With a proactive and flexible mindset, the candidate leads with empathy and adaptability.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Documentation (30 %)
  • Build project plans and monitor progress against timelines and budgets.
  • Assist in planning and scheduling project timelines and milestones.
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation (meeting minutes, action lists, plans etc.).

• Project Execution and Teams coordination (30%)
  • Lead and organize cross-functional project teams.
  • Facilitate efficient meetings (project updates, risk assessments, etc.).
  • Direct project tasks and delegate responsibilities to team members.
  • Adapt project management processes for various priorities.
• Communication and Stakeholder management (20%)

• Communicate project updates, risks, and deviations to team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.
• Present critical topics and updates during Stage Gate and leadership meetings.

• Performance tracking & Continuous improvement (15%)

• Measure project performance using KPIs and analyze results.
• Conduct post-project reviews, document key learnings and improvements need.
• Maintain and improve project documentation (spreadsheets, process maps, etc.).

• Training and Support (5%)
  • Support team members to encourage collaboration and ensure project success.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum degree and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business Management, or a related field is required.
• Certified associate in project management (CAPM) preferred [not required]
• At least 3 years of work experience required – in CPG and/or food manufacturing is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

 

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Results-oriented team player: Thrive in a diverse, multicultural, and fast-paced environment, actively seeking to support colleagues and achieve group objectives.

• Lead by example: Demonstrate integrity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit; inspire trust and motivate project team members.
• Empathetic cross-functional partner: Listen actively, maintain humility, and show understanding of team challenges; work cross-functionally to identify and implement solutions that serve the overall business objectives.

2. Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Effective communicator: Convey ideas and project updates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, adapting style to audience and context.
• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements, share updates, and ensure ongoing alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

3. Organizational & Analytical Excellence

• Strong organizati