Senior Food R&D Project Manager

Job Description
An employer is looking for a Senior Food R&D Project Manager in the Plano, TX area. You will serve as a Project/ Portfolio Manager for the Food Innovation Team (FIT). In this role, you will provide leadership for complex programs and projects in the areas of Innovation, Productivity and Global Food Excellence, that involves cross-functional teams. Tasks will include:
Portfolio & Project Management- 70%
• Lead and manage the Global Food Innovation & FSQ project portfolio, ensuring alignment with global business strategy and organizational priorities.
• Drive cross-functional global initiatives from concept through launch, including new product, process, and packaging innovation.
• Develop and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resource plans, risk mitigation strategies, and success metrics for complex programs.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring effective execution, stakeholder alignment, and achievement of project objective...