Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

• The Ventures Procurement team requires a contractor to lead productivity projects focused on raw materials and packaging.

• This individual will drive cost savings and efficiency improvements through supplier/supply chain changes and specification changes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and remain financially viable.

• Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end productivity projects involving supplier changes, supply chain optimization, and specification modifications for raw materials and packaging

• Support development of and maintain detailed project plans with clearly defined milestones, timelines, and deliverables in line with expected ATO dates

• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical path items; proactively develop mitigation strategies

• Identify suppliers to meet specifications aligned with R&D

• Cross-Functional Coordination

• Engage and align cross-functional partners (e.g., R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Regulatory) to deliver key milestones

• Facilitate working sessions and drive accountability across stakeholder groups in conjunction with PCM organization

• Remove barriers and escalate issues as needed to keep projects on track

• Financial Oversight:

• Continuously evaluate and validate the financial viability of each project throughout its lifecycle

• Track projected savings vs. actuals and flag deviations early

• Prepare business cases and financial analyses to support decision-making

• Stakeholder Reporting & Governance:

• Provide regular status reports to upper management on project progress, risks, and financial performance

• Prepare and present approval requests to senior leadership at key decision gates

• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all project decisions

• Key Deliverables:

  • Project plans with defined milestones and timelines for each productivity initiative

  • Regular status reports (cadence TBD) for upper management

  • Financial viability assessments at each project stage gate

  • Approval request packages for senior leadership review

  • Post-project close-out reports with documented savings and lessons learned

• Success Metrics:

  • On-time delivery of project milestones

  • Realized productivity savings vs. target

  • Stakeholder satisfaction (cross-functional partners and leadership)

  • Quality of reporting and governance documentation

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within procurement, supply chain, or CPG/manufacturing environments

• Strong understanding of raw materials and/or packaging sourcing and specifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority

• Financial acumen - ability to build and assess business cases, track savings, and evaluate project ROI

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Ventures, innovation, or high-growth business environment

• PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent certification

• Background in supplier transitions, specification changes, or reformulation projects

• Familiarity with stage-gate or similar project governance frameworks

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities