PROJECT SPECIALIST

Overview We are Kemin   We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.
For more than half a century, we have dedicated ourselves to using applied science to improve the quality of life.
We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives every day to sustainably transform the quality of life of 80% of the world's population with its products and services.
For more than half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and provide product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries.
Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and effectiveness of food, feed and health-related products for customers around the world.
Founded in , Kemin is a privately held, family-owned and operated company with more than global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.
The principle purpose of this position is to apply professional project management skills to implement projects that support the business needs of Kemin.
The core responsibility of this position will be to manage multiple projects across all functional areas and ensure execution on time and in line with business needs to support the growth of the business.
This position may reside in product development, product application or IT.
Responsibilities Responsible for reporting project activity progress and status Execute key strategic projects, activities and action items.
Manage and guide project execution of change managements and initiatives related to continuous improvement.
Manage project scope, deliverables, budget, goals, roles, responsibilities, and deliverables.
Responsible for creating project plans (GANTT charts) and schedules that ensures task and prioritization of project dependencies.
Responsible for tracking changes in project scope, identifying potential risks, and developing contingency plans.
Delegates project tasks and responsibilities.
Lead project team meetings and ensure follow-up actions are identified.
Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Accurately present findings in an appropriate and timely manner to allow the management team to make critical decisions based on key data.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of related work experience PMP Certification or equivalent certification preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to communicate with a diverse group of Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under time constraints as needed.
Strong analytical skills.
Must be proficient in English, multilingual is an advantage.
Advanced computer skills with experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft, Project or other project planning software.