Project Manager, Engineering

Summary

Chobani is a rapidly growing company with a large annual capital spend. The Engineering/Project Management team is responsible for defining project scopes, developing project budgets, and coordinating the execution of capital projects related to new product launches, equipment upgrades, facilities, utility infrastructure, and maintenance. This role will manage small to large scale capital projects at the New Berlin, NY facility. The position requires high responsibility, effective communication skills, leadership, decision-making ability, and self-sufficiency. This role has a responsibility for ensuring personnel safety, food safety, and quality of Chobani products.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management, end users, and key team members.
• Create work breakdown structures, capital expenditure requests, handle budgets, forecasts, and facilitate asset creation.
• Create and implement a detailed work plan which identifies the sequence of activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Select and handle the resources required to complete the project. Contract qualified consultants as appropriate.
• Set the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.
• Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project.
• Perform proper organizational change practices.
• Follow Chobani's project management structure and use the appropriate forms to document project activities.
• Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure project performance and earned value meets project baseline plan.
• Review the project schedule frequently with senior management and all other staff affected by the project activities and revise it as required.
• Initiate, manage, and receive all budgeted project expenditures.
• Create cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and any variances to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)
• Handle all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure the project closure process including asset cost allocation, outline unnecessary activities, and asset disposals.
• Available to work off hours and weekends as needed to complete projects.
• Balance multiple projects concurrently.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel as needed and required by projects.

Requirements

• Must have 5 years of project management experience in food and beverage industry, dairy is preferred.
• Preferred candidate has Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Pro-active, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial/eye for business, excellent communication and teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize
• Must be willing to travel and may occasionally spend significant periods of time on-site in other locations
• Inventory management skills
• SAP proficiency
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Positive demeanor, high energy, flexibility, and personal initiative
• Follow safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Serve as back up in the absence of Project Managers
• Proficiency in project delivery utilizing stagegate model.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

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Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $105,500.00-$196,500.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.