Position : Communications Project Manager

　　Location : Kansas City, Kansas

　　Requisition ID: : 24270

　　At Dairy Farmers of America, we’re proud to share the simple pleasures of real dairy straight from our family farms. And because our Cooperative is owned by our farmers, they’re personally invested in every product, decision and step we take as an organization.

　　As part of the Corporate Communications and Marketing team, you will be part of a department constantly looking for ways to bring our family farm-owners value through all the possibilities of dairy. You will support them, and our network of approximately 18,000 employees, through the oversight of the Project Management team who brings projects and campaigns to life across internal communications to multiple audiences and through marketing, social media and public relations.

　　The right candidate will embrace ambiguity and be energized by high levels of cross-functional collaboration and can demonstrate success in delivering impact and continual improvement. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organizational skills, a strong bias for action and an ability to drive collaboration.

　　General Purpose:

　　Manage all aspects of planning, execution, and delivery of interrelated projects or audience specific campaigns that flow through the Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Creative teams. Collaborate with project team and stakeholders to define detailed requirements inclusive of scope, budget, and timeline to meet project objectives while implementing resource management, risk management, and change management methodologies.

　　Job Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Create and maintain detailed work plans that define scope and identify and sequence workflow activities that support the needs of the Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Creative teams

　　Manage and drive project deliverables from conception to approval to implementation across multiple projects or campaigns, simultaneously

　　Support department work streams to define and measure project success using metrics, tools, and resources

　　Track key decisions and prioritization that impact project scope, cadence, timelines, and/or budget

　　Oversee projects based on direction from multiple sources, while building and maintaining positive relationships with internal team members and external partners and vendors

　　Manage project team to ensure responsibilities are clear and decision makers are present

　　Work collaboratively to allocate and manage resources by project, client/business unit, and/or department work streams, including skillsets and/or tools needed to successfully execute

　　Own, maintain, and report on project plans, status, and priorities for every project assigned

　　Develop an in-depth understanding of business models and challenges to lead evaluation of potential risk. Continuously provide transparency with key stakeholders (internal and external) to mitigate risk to timelines, scope, and budget

　　Ensure all project objectives and deliverables are clearly documented, approved, and delivered to meet client/business unit’s needs and expectations

　　Assist in the development and guide the adoption and adherence of new and existing processes, tools, and standards that support the needs of the department

　　The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Education and Experience

　　Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communication, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

　　2 to 5 years of related experience

　　Creative agency, marketing, public relations, or communications experience preferred

　　Proven track record of success in providing high caliber project management services to clients and teams

　　Experience managing project teams and multiple simultaneous projects

　　Understanding of project planning and traffic management

　　Certification and/or License – PMP desired

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Solid knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and methodologies

　　In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

　　Skill in leadership and coaching

　　Skill in prioritizing and planning work

　　Skill in creative, critical, and analytical thinking

　　Ability to effectively solve problems and make decisions

　　Ability to prioritize, balance multiple, and meet deadlines

　　Strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills

　　Ability to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

　　Ability to read the room and understand the right tone, approach, and solution to put in place

　　Ability to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests

　　Ability to foster cross-functional relationships, drive collaboration and build consensus around key initiatives

　　Ability to view problems, opportunities, and solutions from a company-wide perspective

　　Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail

　　Positive outlook, collaborative spirit and passion for producing exceptional work

　　Polished leadership presence and experience creating accountability across teams and communicating at leadership level

　　Ability to master new computer applications

　　Must be able to read, write and speak English

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer