Information Services Project Manager
- Location: US - Watsonville, California
- Job Family: Project Management & Analysis
- Time Type: Full time
- Job Requisition ID: R0007953
- Experience Years: 3-5 Years of Experience
- Employee Type: Regular
- Remote Type: Onsite
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to oversee the delivery of strategic and highly complex technology projects across the Enterprise. This role will be part of the Driscoll’s IS Project Management Office (PMO). The Project Manager will bring expertise, project management knowledge, and strong leadership skills to drive the successful execution of projects on time and within budget adhering to our defined project processes and industry best practices. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging from straightforward to challenging, to lead cross-functional teams across our organization, and make a significant impact on our business.Responsibilities
- Provide consistent, accurate and comprehensive project updates in a compelling manner.
- Customize these updates to specific audiences ranging from project team members to project leaders to Executive Steering Committees.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate project progress, risks, and resource requirements; adjusting and mitigating issues as needed to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with business partners, external vendors and internal IS teams.
- Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders in a transparent manner, seeking consensus where possible and negotiating through adversity when needed.
- Manage project budgets and financials, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and resource allocation, while closely monitoring key financial performance indicators to make informed decisions and achieve project success.
- Execute projects within a hybrid environment that utilizes both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, ensuring streamlined and efficient workflows.
- Learn and utilize project management tools and processes. Become an advocate for adherence to the tools and processes.
- Work independently, receiving minimal guidance for day-to-day activities. 5 May support Program Managers or Senior Project Managers with the management of larger projects and/or programs.
- Interpret internal and external business challenges and provide recommendations to improve products, processes, or services, utilizing your expertise and best judgement.
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation by offering original ideas, considering alternatives and approaches, and driving continuous process improvement within the PMO practice.
- Exhibit a desire for continuous learning and adaptability within a highly dynamic and growing organization
Candidate Profile
- Entry level position for technical project management.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in technical project administration and management, preferably in a PMO (Project Management Office) environment.
- Effective leadership skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in the project manager role and managing simultaneous projects of small to medium size and complexit
Compensation & Benefits:
The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.
Salary Range estimated for the Information Services Project Manager: $83,000 to $132,000 USD.
Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information regarding the benefits package will be shared during the application process.
About Driscolls
Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.
Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.
Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.
Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.
Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.
Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.