Project Lead - Special Projects

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Project Lead for Special Projects in Chicago. The role coordinates technical developments, scheduling and the resolution of engineering design and test problems, and supports factories so that production and maintenance issues are kept to a minimum.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate technical developments, scheduling and the resolution of engineering design and test problems
• Prepare interim and completion project reports
• Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems
• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem solving and quality improvement
• Support PRC and key support projects as technical advisor or project manager

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or a related field
• 5-7 years of full-cycle project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead or manage cross-functional teams on large capital projects or programs of $20 million or more
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights and overtime as needed
• Traveling up to 50%

Required skills

• Capital project governance, vendor management, project scheduling and risk management
• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods and materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems