The Director of Project Management is a key leadership role within Chobani’s Global Engineering and Project Management team, responsible for overseeing the execution of strategic capital projects within Chobani’s Global Supply Chain manufacturing facilities. This role ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and align with business objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management within manufacturing environments and excels in cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
This position requires an experienced leader capable of directing multiple projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and maintaining adherence to project timelines and financial targets. The role reports to the Sr. Director of Engineering and Project Management.
Responsibilities
- Lead Capital Strategic Planning initiatives, collaborating with the Sr. Director to develop and track short- and long-term capital projects aligned with company goals.
- Ensure proper coordination of work between project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
- Maintain strict adherence to budgetary constraints and ensure projects meet financial objectives.
- Identify risks within projects and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns.
- Partner with internal plant teams to implement process improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency.
- Ensure that all project activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Oversee resource planning and project staffing to ensure optimal utilization of personnel.
- Develop and implement standardized project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) for select high-impact projects.
- Develop and oversee project budgets, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
- Ensure clear and consistent communication of project status to all stakeholders.
- Conduct regular project reviews, summarizing progress, challenges, and next steps for senior management.
- Implement and oversee project risk assessment and contingency planning.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in Manufacturing and Process Technologies, preferably within the Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
- 10+ years of project management experience, including overseeing timelines, budgets, and risk analysis.
- 7+ years of managerial and leadership experience, with a focus on leading project management teams.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project; experience with SAP and CAD software (SolidWorks) is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of capital project planning and execution within manufacturing environments.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex project challenges.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment while maintaining strategic focus.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.