Grow with Welch's! Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary! At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you. POSITION SUMMARY The Enterprise Program Manager is a pivotal role within the Enterprise PMO (EPMO). The Enterprise Program Manager is responsible for establishing and enhancing project management standards and change management protocols ensuring alignment with Welch's strategic growth plans. **This is not an IT related Program Manager - must have enterprise-wide project/program management experience. WHERE YOU'LL WORK This role will be based out of our Concord, MA headquarters where you will be immersed in a dynamic workplace where innovation thrives and collaboration is key. Our company in-office schedule is designed to maximize collaboration & relationship building balanced with flexibility and well-being with 3 days in office and Thursdays/Friday being remote, flex days. ***Welch's is moving to a brand new, state of the art space in Waltham, MA June 2025*** WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop scope documents, create project plans, stand up mechanisms to monitor and report the health of the program portfolio
- Coordinate and drive day-to-day project execution to enhance efficiency and accuracy across program
- Lead business reviews and stakeholder alignment meetings to support best practices and reinforce governance structure
- Drive the interaction of cross-functional stakeholders to successfully execute projects within program, including managing risks, and schedule
- Serve as the primary point of contact and collaboration bridge between the program team, EPMO, and other partner teams to ensure seamless communication, integration and dependency tracking
- Collaborate with teams to ensure that the project execution strategy will meet defined success criteria
- Enforce best practices in project and change management to support program readiness
- Make use of KPI's and data to help drive decision making across the cross-functional teams
- Identify program and project risks, develop mitigation/contingency and track progress
- Identify resource and knowledge gaps and take steps necessary to highlight/remedy
- Develop and ensure compliance to project management standards
- Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide project management community of practice
- Support enterprise portfolio reporting to executive team
WHO YOU ARE:
- Experienced program manager with demonstrated ability to deliver results, preferably with experience leading through a stage-gate, waterfall process.
- Adaptable across multiple project disciplines
- Strong leader with strong business acumen and influencing skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and communication skills. Experienced addressing C-Suite, Peer Functional Groups, Suppliers, and Customer audiences
- Skilled in stakeholder management, ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to drive efficiency through continuous process improvements and innovative solutions
- Action-oriented, accountable, and focused on overcoming obstacles to deliver results.
- Continuously challenges the status quo to drive improvement and development
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Bachelor's Degree in technical/engineering or business management field highly desired; MS/MBA is a plus.
- 5-7 years direct project or program management experience
- Experience desired in some combination of technical, engineering, agricultural/ farm management, product development, management consulting, or program management.
- Multiple disciplinary experience is a plus.
- Experience working within a manufacturing company or complex supply chain environment; Agricultural or Food/Bev industry highly preferred
- Presentation skills - Must be proficient with PowerPoint and be comfortable developing and presenting to large groups including executive management either in person or over MS Teams.
- Reporting skills - Must be proficient with Excel and be comfortable developing reports and supporting analysis
- Project management skills - Must be proficient with project management and PMO software tools (MS Project, Accolade, SmartSheet, Asana, JIRA, etc.) and business reporting tools (PowerBI)
- Knowledge of standards and methodology of Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Welch's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways. WHAT YOU'LL ENJOY:
- Organization with a bold, clear purpose & vision for the future
- Inclusive Culture: Be a part of an inclusive workplace where you not only belong but also have the opportunity to be the best version of yourself
- Passionate Community: You are encouraged to have a voice, share your opinions, and have individual impact on the success of the business
- Hybrid work model: Flexible & collaborative work environment to maximize well-being & success
- Paid Time Off and Holidays: Available immediately for you to enjoy time away from the office to rest and recharge
- Paid Volunteer Time Off: 40 hours of paid volunteer time for all non-union employees
- Development & Advancement: Access to LinkedIn Learning as well as both formal and informal opportunities to develop and grow your career
- Compensation Package Consisting of Competitive Base Salary and Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus)
- 401K plan with Generous Company Match
- Flexible Benefits from your first day: Choose the benefits that meet your needs and preferences
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Additional benefits available through Perks at Work
- Paid parental (and adoption) leave - Available after 12 months of employment
Welch's offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.