Senior Specialist, Project Management

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. The Senior Project Management Specialist supports the planning and delivery of cross-functional Procurement initiatives aligned with Nestlé USA’s strategic priorities. This role applies project management tools and practices to bring structure, coordination, and visibility to assigned projects or workstreams focused on procurement processes, capabilities, technology, supplier relationships, and cost effectiveness. The Project Manager will apply project management tools and skills to ensure the successful execution of projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate for this role is a results-driven, strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing procurement processes. Working with guidance from project sponsors and more senior project leaders as appropriate, the Project Manager coordinates activities across Procurement and cross-functional partners, maintains core project controls, surfaces risks and decisions, and supports implementation and business adoption. Projects typically range from 3 to 24 months in duration and may involve operational improvements, procurement optimization initiatives, technology implementations, organizational change, capability-building programs, or other procurement strategic priorities. This position will be based in Solon, OH. Key Outputs & Deliverables Project Planning & Coordination Coordinate assigned Procurement projects or workstreams from planning through implementation and closeout, using established PMO methods and templates. Partner with sponsors and subject matter experts to clarify objectives, deliverables, timelines, roles, success measures, and resource needs. Develop and maintain project plans, action logs, milestone schedules, dependency tracking, risks, and key decisions. Define effective and efficient project structure including a well designed governance structure to drive stakeholder alignment. Support coordination across related initiatives and ensure appropriate handoffs between business, technology, suppliers, and other partners. Risk, Budget & Resource Management Identify and document project risks, issues, roadblocks, and dependencies. Support the development and follow-through of mitigation plans, escalating significant concerns when appropriate. Monitor progress against milestones, deliverables, resource plans, and available budget information. Prepare information and options to support issue resolution and stakeholder decision-making. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Build alignment across Procurement stakeholders as well as cross-functional partners. Develop and execute communication plans that ensure stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and aligned throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, governance reviews, and selected leadership updates. Build relationships and use collaboration and influence to support project alignment and adoption. Change Management & Business Readiness Support change management activities that enable successful implementation and sustainable adoption. Partner with b…

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