At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership of project performance through planning, organizing, leading and communicating activities within our cross-functional team to achieve the desired outcome.  Success will encompass projects ending on-time and within scope, while ensuring risks are mitigated and properly communicated/escalated across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Timeline Management

• Build project timelines by identifying sequence of activities, task durations, resource availability, and schedule constraints and requirements.
• Manage project timelines and adjust as needed to meet deadlines.
• Manage project team resources.
• Manage and mitigate project risk.
• Ensure project team task work accountability.
• Facilitate work within the workflow management system.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate project status and updates to project team, stakeholders, and leadership through effective communication methods.
• Organize and lead effective cross functional team meetings.
• Promote collaboration between in-house content creators, design agency partners, external freelancers and photographers, print vendors, and company stakeholders to deliver graphics that will drive engagement and growth.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify roadblocks in processes and mitigate the associated bottlenecks or delays.
• Act as a consultant related to timing, process, and optimization of our internal tools for various internal teams and organizational initiatives.

Content Management

• Responsible for archiving final files within established guardrails and working with necessary teams to oversee smooth implementation of new content and proper distribution of assets and deliverables.

Continuous Improvement & Training

• Train new cross functional team members on processes.
• Identify and improve PMO organizational processes.
• Consistently keep training materials, walkthroughs, and templates updated to the current optimal state based on evolving business needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in project management working in a cross-functional business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change / process improvement.
• Self-starter, action oriented with the ability to think and respond quickly to change.
• Ability to be flexible as required and communicate cross functionally with internal partners.
• Thrives in a fast paced energetic and entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Previous leadership of end-to-end projects and execution strategies and methods.
• Previous cross-functional experience working between multiple departments.
• Ability to manage and execute complex projects in many different stages and work within ambiguity.
• Strong analytical decision-making, influence and communication skills.
• Experience building strong relationships and working with a range of levels in an organization.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, presentation, and team member motivational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members.

The salary range for this role is $85,000- $110,000 (Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employeesAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.