Innovate with us as an Associate Launch Program Manager for Kellanova! We are looking for top talent in the Battle Creek, MI area. Are you detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities? You will play a key role in the overall management and success of multiple product improvements, product relocations, and new product launches that drive topline and bottom-line business results. Your capacity for problem-solving and risk anticipation is key to the success of Kellanova – come grow with us!

　　This role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast.

　　A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

　　Leadership and Development – You will develop, organize, manage, and execute complex projects; delivering to cost, schedule, and performance. In addition you will provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams and executives. Demonstrating leadership within Portfolio and Program Management you will support the company philosophy and direction within that discipline, while coaching others on best practices.

　　Innovation – This position ensures the Innovation Process enables the completion of key activities. This is critical so that Senior Management has appropriate information to make timely decisions at each critical gate for both top and bottom line goals. Additionally you will be exhibiting innovation in discovery, advancement, and evaluation of timely and cost-effective new approaches, concepts, developments, or technical insight.

　　Proactive Approach - Foreseeing potential business or technical issues within the projects and programs you will proactively address them. You will ensure contingency plans are available from each respective function as required while producing and executing schedules, managing milestones and technical details. This is all key to effectively meet company commercial launch targets.

　　Building Effective Teams – You will play a key role in setting goals and expectations, communicating updates and next steps. Motivating and building trust, together you will celebrate your project team’s successes. The ability to drive engagement among your team members and progress toward the team’s goals is critical for success.

　　Your Recipe for Success

　　Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field and experience in R&D, Engineering, Operations or Business Management at a Consumer-Packaged Goods Company (CPG)

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels

　　Can you talk the talk? Negotiation and alignment driving skills are key

　　Experience with innovation management as a functional team member

　　People management and team leadership experience is a bonus point

　　Agile project management experience is preferred

　　What’s Next

　　After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellanova interview.

　　If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email [email protected] .

　　This role takes part in Locate for Your Day (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/locate-for-your-day.html) , Kellanova’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

　　About Kellanova

　　Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, MorningStar Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s, Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.

　　At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .

　　We’re proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

　　The Finer Print

　　Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .

　　Ready to Taste the Future of Food?

　　-Kellanova Recruitment