Senior Project Manager, Food & Beverage Equipment

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of complex smart appliance/equipment projects. They lead cross-functional teams, manage project budgets and timelines, and ensure that project goals are met. The Senior Project Manager, equipment also provides strategic guidance to stakeholders and communicates project status to executive leadership. This role requires extensive experience in project management, strong leadership skills, experience in commercializing appliances or similar durable goods and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Accountabilities And Outcomes

• Lead and manage equipment development projects from initiation to closure
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Effectively communicate between technical and business stakeholders
• Manage project risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management
• Manage project resources, including internal and external team members
• Ensure project documentation is complete and up-to-date
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship to junior project managers and team members

Knowledge, Experience And Skills

• 10+ years of experience in project management
• Proven track record of successfully managing equipment, appliance and or smart devices
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders
• Experience with food and beverage equipment and related regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working with global internal and external partners
• In-depth understanding of food and beverage equipment and related regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Professional certifications (PMI, SCRUM Alliance, Prince, etc.)
• Travel ~10-15%

Compensation

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.