Business Unit Project Lead Specialist

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-VB1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $94,300 - $122,600 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off 401k & Company Match This role is a remote opportunity open to candidates located in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest regions in the United States  Position Summary: The Specialist Business Unit Project Lead is responsible for the management and execution of all sales related projects. The Specialist Business Unit Project Lead will also act as a liaison between all cross functional groups surrounding projects. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in leading all BU projects. Key Job Responsibilities: Initiate Business Unit CFAR request. (develop, plan, implement) Lead / quarterback all project related task list meetings with cross-functional workstreams ie. Distribution engineering, BP Relations, Legal, Sales Ops, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Account Executives, Finance, Human Relations, Fleet, Order Forecasting, Information Technology / Field Services, Master Files, IBP Finance, DSDE Specialist, Real Estate, Settlement / Payroll. Develop task and milestone level project plans to execute against strategic goals. Work with Director of Strategy and Senior Manage of Strategy to brainstorm effective / efficient future BU project needs, ie. market expansion, route operations, real estate, and supply chain. Partner with Distribution Engineering and BP Relations team managing route health for IBP / RSP routes. Support, review, provide counsel to Operation Sales Leaders pertaining to route splits. Support with Real-Estate Specialist. Plan, develop strategy, implement all Route Contracts for BU. Drive cross-functional team deliverables, setting and administering schedules and managing projects. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans Regularly analyze and report the progress of programs to leadership. Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Perform other duties as assigned. Travel up to 30%. Key Behavioral Competencies: Demonstrated project management skills and ability to deliver results. Ability to understand project sensitivity and maintain confidentiality as appropriate. Ability to establish project objectives, checkpoints, timelines, ownership of work and accountability for results. Ability to gain support and commitment up, down and across the organization, including from cross-functional leaders. Excellent communication skills with ability to interact at all levels of the organization. Ability to implement programs for area of responsibility. Strong interpersonal skills, including a positive "team-player" attitude -- within the department and outside. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to effectively make decisions that are more tactical in nature with impact on one or two areas. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong prioritization skills. Ability to prioritize projects based on BU needs and strategic vision / impact. Education and Work History: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted. Ideal candidate will possess: Prior 5-7 years of sales management experience with a strong operational acumen; demonstrated facilitation, presentation and interpretive/interpersonal skills. 2+ years DSD experience a plus. Proficient in MS Office and Windows applications. Proficient in BBU systems such as BUSS, MicroStrategy and Margin Miner. Excellent presentation, interpretive, interpersonal skills. Strategic and process driven mindset. High level of analytical, verbal, written and PC skills. Physical Demands: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to use a variety of communication methods on frequent basis. Use a notebook computer and standard office equipment printers, fax, phone etc. Able to sit, stand, stoop and have use of hand motor coordination regularly. Use various forms of transportation for extended periods of time on periodic basis. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.