Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

Bel, makers of iconic brands including GoGo squeeZ, Babybel, The Laughing Cow, and Boursin is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel's commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all.

The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Description Summary

As part of the Project Management Office, you will help ensure flawless management and delivery of new product development, some E2E (consumer / customer impacts), sustainability, and other key projects. Working under the guidance of a Sr. Manager, you will help lead project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, utilizing resources effectively and driving collaboration across functions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and results-driven, thriving in cross-functional and multicultural team environments while managing multiple priorities. They possess strong organizational and analytical abilities, robust communication skills, and confidence with Microsoft Office and quickly learning new tools. With a proactive and flexible mindset, the candidate leads with empathy and adaptability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Documentation (30 %)

Build project plans and monitor progress against timelines and budgets.

Lead and organize cross-functional project teams.

Communicate project updates, risks, and deviations to team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.

Measure project performance using KPIs and analyze results.

Support team members to encourage collaboration and ensure project success.

Qualifications

Minimum degree and experience :

Skills and Competencies

Team Collaboration & Leadership

2. Communication & Stakeholder Management

3. Organizational & Analytical Excellence

4. Time Management & Flexibility

5. Technical Proficiency

Working Conditions

Work is performed largely in an office environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Limited business travel required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Total Rewards

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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