Project Management Director bei Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.

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At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Project Management Director based in Londonderry, NH. 

The Project Management Director will lead the build out and management of the Project Management and Master Data teams, including the development of Project Management and Master Data tools, systems, training programs, metric development, and reporting. The role will lead and coach direct reports to ensure the efficient and effective planning and execution of innovation, renovation, sourcing, and value engineering projects across the US Yogurt business and will own responsibility for the integrity of master data to support all commercial and operation systems including SAP and other integrated solutions. Additionally, the Project Management Director will collaborate with a cross-functional leadership team to align duties with the company's goals and values. This role will report to the Senior Director, Supply Chain.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead the portfolio of projects at a strategic level, producing accurate and timely reporting of Program / Project Portfolio status throughout program life cycle.
• Drive the development and delivery of the Project Management projects of the division and the related adoption of tools and best practices for efficient, rapid, and predictable project execution.
• Lead and direct disciplined governance and planning processes, executing the stage-gate process across the division for innovation, renovation, sourcing, and value engineering projects. 
• Lead senior leadership project update meetings supporting functions in providing materials and data in a standardized manner.  
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), including status/health of the portfolio, providing visibility and insight to executive stakeholders. 
• Drive strong focus on improving business case integrity and priorities, identifying and implementing improvements in the development processes and tools based on lessons learned.
• Lead team responsible for creation and maintenance of customer, vendor, material, and operational master data to support SAP and integrated systems to best support business functions and results for all US Yogurt departments and facilities.
• Manage, understand, and coordinate Master Data requirements between US business entities as necessary for standardization of processes and system.
• Leverage the performance and talent process to develop leadership skills and capabilities of direct reports.  
• Hire, train, mentor, and lead staff of high performing team, regularly providing feedback on performance. 
• Act as liaison to foster a culture of collaboration across all cross-functional groups.
• Manage and provide escalations between leadership and teams identifying opportunities for synergy in the portfolio with regards to project knowledge, resourcing, and platforms

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the project management and master data team in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel is required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy (3 days in office, 2 days WFH).

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience (10+ years) will be considered.
• MBA preferred.
• Background in a technical discipline is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Project Management required.
• 5+ year experience leading teams required.
• Prior director-level leadership experience (3+ years) preferred.
• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Ability to inspire, energize, and positively impact others while driving collective success.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams using structured methodologies, tools, and processes to deliver projects on time, on budget, and on target.
• Skilled in leading structured transitions, implementing new processes, and minimizing resistance by engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style, tone, and level of detail to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to align supply with customer demand, proactively address disruptions, and implement effective distribution strategies.
• Experience in building, motivating, and developing cohesive teams, setting ambitious goals, and guiding talent in a dynamic environment.
• Strong decision-making ability, with a sharp understanding of commercial dynamics and the capability to deliver favorable outcomes.
• Ability to align sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to achieve consensus forecasts and balance operational capacity with demand.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.