Senior Project Manager Job at LHH, Waukegan, IL

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  • LHH
  • Waukegan, IL

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Drive End-to-End Project Success in a Fast-Growing, Innovative Environment

About Opportunity

Are you a seasoned project manager with a passion for process, structure, and delivering results? We are seeking a Senior Project Manager (PMO) for a dynamic project management office based in Waukegan, IL. This hybrid role offers three days in-office and two days remote each week, with flexibility in your schedule and working hours.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager (PMO) will lead the end-to-end process for the on-time, on-budget delivery of commercialization, program, and capital expenditure projects. You will be a critical link between diverse cross-functional teams, including Sales, R&D, Culinary, Operations, Marketing, QA, Engineering, and Supply Chain. Your mission: deliver high-quality products that meet market demands while optimizing efficiency, cost, and alignment with strategic goals.

  • Travel: 5–10% – Occasional travel to locations around New Jersey and the Salt Lake area
  • Compensation: $80,000–$130,000 base (depending on experience) + 10% annual bonus based on company and individual performance
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life and AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with a company match, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program
  • Reports to: Director of Corporate Project Management
  • Direct Reports: None
  • Team Size: Join a PMO team with 2 other Project Managers and the Director

Role in a Nutshell

  • Champion best-in-class project management principles to streamline and enhance processes across commercialization and manufacturing projects.
  • On average, manage approximately 20 commercialization projects (customer-driven, new items, new packaging, new blends, etc.), 2–3 program projects (larger, more strategic initiatives for customers), and 3–5 capital expenditure projects (ranging from $100,000 to $3 million in size).
  • Apply a disciplined project management approach to all stages: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.
  • Develop and own detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, driving accountability across cross-functional teams.
  • Lead communication among project teams and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment at every phase.
  • Support and improve governance and stage gate processes to elevate project success rates.
  • Serve as a backfill program management lead as needed, providing a clear understanding of overall business objectives and program statuses.

What We’re Looking For

  • At least 4–6 years of project management experience; experience in food or consumer goods manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree required (preference for Project Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain); MBA and/or PMP certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a blend of manufacturing/operations and commercialization projects.
  • Proficiency in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with governance models (stage-gate) and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, product development, and supply chain operations.
  • Excellent initiative, critical thinking, accountability, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Open to the implementation of new project management software solutions (under consideration).

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a high-performing, innovative team that values process, structure, and results.
  • Engage with a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercialization and manufacturing landscape.
  • Enjoy flexibility, competitive compensation, and clear opportunities for professional growth.

Ready to take your project management career to the next level? Apply today to make an impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

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Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, 2 days per week,

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