Associate Project Manager

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID. #IWorkForAllForGood

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.
  • Assist in planning and scheduling project timelines and milestones.
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation (meeting minutes, action lists, plans etc.).

• Project Execution and Teams coordination (30%)
  • Lead and organize cross-functional project teams.
  • Facilitate efficient meetings (project updates, risk assessments, etc.).
  • Direct project tasks and delegate responsibilities to team members.
  • Adapt project management processes for various priorities.
• Communication and Stakeholder management (20%)

• Communicate project updates, risks, and deviations to team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.
• Present critical topics and updates during Stage Gate and leadership meetings.

• Performance tracking & Continuous improvement (15%)

• Measure project performance using KPIs and analyze results.
• Conduct post-project reviews, document key learnings and improvements need.
• Maintain and improve project documentation (spreadsheets, process maps, etc.).

• Training and Support (5%)
  • Support team members to encourage collaboration and ensure project success.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business Management, or a related field is required.
• Certified associate in project management (CAPM) preferred [not required]
• At least 3 years of work experience required – in CPG and/or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Results-oriented team player: Thrive in a diverse, multicultural, and fast-paced environment, actively seeking to support colleagues and achieve group objectives.
• Lead by example: Demonstrate integrity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit; inspire trust and motivate project team members.
• Empathetic cross-functional partner: Listen actively, maintain humility, and show understanding of team challenges; work cross-functionally to identify and implement solutions that serve the overall business objectives.
• Effective communicator: Convey ideas and project updates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, adapting style to audience and context.
• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements, share updates, and ensure ongoing alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong organizational skills: Maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation with a high level of rigor and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset: Apply critical thinking to evaluate complex problems, analyze data, and propose actionable solutions.
• Business acumen and growth mindset: Approach challenges with a forward-thinking attitude, identifying opportunities to support business priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage competing priorities: Assess urgency and importance across multiple assignments, efficiently prioritize workload, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Flexible and quick learner: Adapt rapidly to changing project scopes, timelines, and priorities, remaining effective under pressure and open to new ways of working.
• Microsoft Office expertise: Utilize MS Excel for project tracking and data analysis, MS Planner for Gantt charts and scheduling, and other MS Office tools for documentation and presentations.
• Embrace technology and AI: Learn and leverage new tools and systems as needed to increase efficiency and project visibility.

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

• Base Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
• Bonus Opportunity: 10%
• 4% match on 401k
• PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision available Day 1

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 also 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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