Job Overview:

The Value Delivery Project Manager Senior is responsible for leading the strategic transformation programs and initiatives for the company from initiation through completion. This role will be a part of a highly reliable and effective Value Delivery Office and the multiple large, multifaceted programs and initiatives being supported and/or led by this office. This role will contribute to driving measurable outcomes within the UNFI strategic plan. As a project manager, he/she is responsible for defining and delivering a strategic project/initiative within the agreed budget, scope, and timelines, and managing issues and risks through the project lifecycle. Also, responsible for articulating project status and managing expectations as well as for working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve agreed project objectives, milestones, and deliverables, and ensuring implemented solutions are of quality. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Manages project life cycle by applying effective project methodology and enforcing project standards.
• Manages, resolves, and escalates, as appropriate, issues to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Develop and manage work breakdown structures of projects.
• Develop implementation plans that include cost-benefits or ROI.
• Communicates with stakeholders and updates project sponsors on the progress of projects and plans, including negotiations with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources.
• Supports the coordination of project teams/personnel.
• Minimizes exposure and risk on the project and ensures appropriate action.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Guides and coaches project team members on best practices and supports the adherence to processes and procedures through coaching and feedback to other project managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 Additional Responsibilities

• Measurement and Feedback: Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess communication effectiveness across all channels and touchpoints. Collaborate with data analytics team to build interactive dashboards and monitor performance to refine future approaches, implement enhancements, and inform continuous improvement based on evolving business needs.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential communication risks and develop proactive strategies to address resistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent professional business experience.
• PMP Certification and/or prior experience with various methodologies of project management. 

Experience: 

• 8 or more years’ experience in program, project, and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes, and approaches.
• Demonstrated experience with capability-building efforts.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

•  Advanced Project Management skillsets and abilities that allow for the assignment of advanced projects directly impacting strategic initiatives.
• Ability to work in project management software.
• Advanced ability to analyze situations and evaluate the best solution to solve problems.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills. 
• Collaborative work style.
• Demonstrated project management and implementation success.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to multitask and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced work environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with reporting teams, stakeholders, and executives.
• In-depth knowledge of program and project plan development and management, scheduling methodology, agile methodologies, program and project metrics, analysis, and status reporting.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available. 

Work Environment:

Remote Role: 

• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager. 

Travel (minor): 

• This position may require the associate to travel up to 25% to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons. 

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles: 

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during the normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned-brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural, and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO or Competitive PTO plan, Remote, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, etc.

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