Senior Information Technology – IT – Project Specialist
| Company | Tyson Foods |
|---|---|
| Location | Springdale, AR, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Vocational Training or Trade School
- 3+ years of relevant and practical experience managing multiple medium-scale technical projects and managing multiple projects simultaneously preferred
- Strong Agile and Waterfall Project Management Skills
- Intermediate communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in financial reporting and budget management for large-scale projects
- Advanced abilities for diagnosing and solving complex issues
- Exceptional organization skills for managing time, prioritizing tasks, and handling multiple responsibilities across various projects
- Intermediate understanding and utilization of advanced Project Management Tools (Clarity, MS Project, Jira, etc.)
- Intermediate to advanced Organizational Change Management skills
- Advanced project management skills with the demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex, high-impact projects
- Strong leadership abilities, capable of motivating, mentoring, and managing cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating medium to large project teams to achieve high performance and quality in delivering projects that provide a competitive advantage
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously that will significantly impact single domains and functional areas
- Creating, organizing, and maintaining project documentation, with feedback from leadership/team members (Project Plans, RAID logs, etc.) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility throughout the project lifecycle
- Collaborate with project management peers and other team members, sharing knowledge, insights, and best practices to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
- Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and the overall success of the product team
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging project management technologies, seeking learning opportunities to grow and develop in the role
- Governance Reinforcement: Actively promote and enforce project governance standards within the team, ensuring compliance across all project phases
- Perform other assigned job-related duties that align with our organization’s vision, mission, and values and fall within your scope of practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Certification(s): Agile or PMP Certification
- Ability to effectively present to project teams and senior leadership, conveying complex information clearly and persuasively
- Intermediate skills in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to adapt and blend approaches as needed for project success
- Ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve project management best practices, fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency.