Program Manager, Innovation - Commercialization

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The Innovation & Commercialization Program Manager oversees multiple projects and programs from ideation to post-launch audits, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and goals. This role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing decision-making structures, PMO processes and standards that make sure a project, or program is run effectively and in alignment with organizational goals while maintaining progress visibility to all key stakeholders. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams to execute projects in adherence to the established stage gate process.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop end-to-end detailed project plans and manage scope, schedule, and cost impacts
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively
• Coordinate and lead project reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables meet quality, cost and time standards
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of specifications in the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system
• Provide clear project status updates, risk assessments, and timelines to key stakeholders
• Facilitate effective communication amongst team members to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the process
• Escalate risks or issues proactively with proposed mitigation plans
• Identify improvement opportunities to increase efficiency in PMO processes and project execution
• Support creation of PMO training documents for cross-functional teams involved in stage gate process

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 2 - 5 years of experience in Project Management processes
• Clear understanding of Stage Gate Process
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage change request and scope creep
• MS Office literate, especially Office 365
• Proficient in MS Project and project documentation tools

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field
• Project management experience, preferably PMP certified

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No Supervisory responsibility

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
• Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
• Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrous and vulnerable.
• Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Boca Raton Innovation Center – Boca Raton, FL

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.