Associate Project Manager

McCormick & Company, Inc., a world leader in the spice, flavor and seasonings industry, is seeking a full time Associate Project Manager III. This new hire will work in our Global Headquarters located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Associate Project Manager III will report to a Commercialization Director.

With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and food-service businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better™

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This Associate Project Manager III will be responsible for management and cross-functional coordination of US Consumer projects such as new product innovation, product/packaging changes and optimization projects. This position provides project leadership and support of business-critical projects, including process gap identification and solutions, with cross-functional project plans. The candidate should be able to handle multiple priorities, in a fast paced environment. Strong project management is a requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Provides project leadership and support of business projects to deliver new product innovation, product/packaging changes, optimization projects and product deletions.
•Assess business process to identify gaps and solutions to improve commercialization efforts. Optimizes processes for new products, line extensions, product changes, product deletions, Speed to Market initiatives, coordinated efforts of Marketing, Sales, Global Data and Supply Chain.
•Identifies project risks and develops risk register to highlight mitigation strategy and contingency plans as needed. Application of PMP framework.
•Develop root cause and corrective actions of recurring product, process and service issues.
•Provide project support for sales collateral data gaps and independently lead implementation.
•Ensure that new product processes and accountabilities are understood and that there is organizational alignment and input to the project plan.