Project Manager

Job Description: The Project Manager, Merchandising is responsible for managing the internal processes and systems for the development, creation, and delivery of promotional displays. This role is responsible for following internal procedures, ensuring project deliverables are completed on-time, and coordinating/following up with cross-functional partners to ensure they complete assigned tasks. The role provides key support for the Merchandising team Business Leaders to deliver against merchandising goals. Main Duties: Being proficient at entering necessary project information into Hershey’s Accolade system Consistently monitoring projects to ensure all key deliverables are assigned and moving forward Coordinating and following up with multiple cross-functional stakeholders to ensure they provide key deliverables Managing project timelines and financials against key milestones and targets Typical Day: Create/enter new projects into Accolade as needed Check existing projects in Accolade to ensure tasks are on schedule Follow-up with multiple cross-functional partners to ensure they are aware of and perform tasks related to projects Coordinate information and documents (e.g. P&Ls, spec packets, etc.) for projects and prepare for Governance meetings to gain approval Top Three Technical Skills: Time Management Organization/Multi-tasking Cross-functional and interpersonal communication Pre-Screening Questions: Must Haves (i.e., years of experience?) 1+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Operations, or Project Management College Degree (Associates or higher) College Degree (Associates or higher) Software Skills and Purpose (if applicable): Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Necessary to communicate with internal and external stakeholders and to track/manage key deliverables Accolade Project Management. Will be trained at Hershey Industry Experience: Other Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers ideally, but not required What do you foresee as being the biggest challenge in this position? Multi-tasking. Coordinating 10-15 projects at a given time, each with different deliverables and timelines. Target companies you would like to see candidates from: Other Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers ideally, but not required #J-18808-Ljbffr