Project Manager, Operations Project Management

Company Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

 

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

 

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

 

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Job Description

Job Description:

This role will lead projects that transform the operations of Novolex. This requires partnering with multiple functions to undertake a major project initiative or change event, and work with them to develop their Business Case, establishing the governance model, assigning resources, and all other activities associated with project initiation. You are also responsible for monitoring and reporting on all projects within your assigned portfolio, to ensure complete delivery of Scope, within budget and within the agreed timeline. You will be responsible for oversight of 2-3 major initiatives within the company at any given time and will manage both internal resources, contract resources, and consulting resources that may be engaged for delivery of the programs or initiatives. You will also be connected to other leaders within operations and will partner with them on delivering their goals.

 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Deliver on all project management activities for an assigned project or program from Initiation through Closure.
• Maintain all project artifacts to the quality standard established by the PMO.
• Demonstrate natural leadership and communication skills to instil confidence in business executive team of your expertise and capability.
• Manage multiple projects or programs simultaneously. Potentially across multiple businesses, across time zones, internationally, etc.  Includes travel nationally and internationally as required by the project.
• Keen understanding of business processes.
• Exceptional ability to problem solve.
• Work with sponsors to develop project charters including the business case.
• Work with a continuous improvement mind-set so that all activities become inputs and improvements for future projects.
• Identify and manage project and program interdependencies.
• Manage external parties involved in an assigned project.
• Manage project completion, handover to steady-state, and post implementation reviews.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining program and portfolio governance across your assigned portfolio.
• Responsible for managing resources across your assigned portfolio that will include 2-3 major transformations for the business.
• Responsible for managing risk and issues, as well as interdependencies across your assigned portfolio.

Company Benefits

Essential:

• Able to demonstrate 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to demonstrate successful experience in managing projects across multiple business functions and disciplines.
• Able to demonstrate concepts of business analysis and critical thinking, including bu