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Friday, January 10, 2014
HIRING: Senior Project Manager - Contract
To effectively manage and deliver projects
in order to increase the
operational performance
of all Driscolls employees
About Us:
Driscoll’s is the World’s leading provider of fresh berries with operations in 19 countries on 5 continents. For four generations and over 100 years, the Driscoll’s brand has been trusted and recognized for its superior quality. In the last 20 years Driscoll's has experienced significant operational and market growth doubling in size every five years. Headquartered on the beautiful Central Coast in Watsonville, California Driscoll's has operations in 18 countries on 5 continents. To fulfill their mission to continually delight berry consumers, Driscoll’s naturally breeds proprietary plant varieties that produce Only the Finest Berries® all over the world. .
About the Job:
The Senior IT Project Manager assumes responsibility for leading and managing IT-related projects and programs across the organization. This role will be part of the Driscoll’s Program Management Office (PMO) that supports the global enterprise in the planning & execution of the project portfolio. The Sr. IT Project Manager is accountable and responsible for developing & executing project plans for multiple, simultaneous mid to large scale projects during all phases of the project lifecycle and partnering with IT teams, Driscoll’s business units and vendors/partners to provide excellent service and deliver quality projects on-time and within budget.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• Require a minimum of 10 years progressive experience in a project/program management role, preferably in a PMO environment, with a proven track record of delivering complex, larger scale, global technology projects on time and within budget
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, computer science or comparable field of study required
• PMP Certification required
• Experience implementing ERP systems (MS Dynamics AX strongly preferred) with an emphasis on Finance, Order to Cash, Supply Chain and BI Business functions
• Experience managing remote and geographically distributed project teams
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to deal with ambiguity and lead through change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and work collaboratively and cohesively in a team environment
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, vendors, and other departments
• Ability to influence through a global, multi-site matrix organization is essential
• Extensive experience planning and managing projects within various SDLC methodologies i.e. Agile and Waterfall
• Extensive experience managing project budgets and managing and controlling project-related costs including budget variances. Knowledge of Earned Value Management a plus
• Experience in organizational change management and continuous process improvement
• Vendor Relationship Management experience, including the creation and execution of Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Statement of Work (SOW) agreements
• Extensive experience working with MS Project Professional and MS Enterprise Project Server (2010 preferred)
• Must be able to maintain a valid California Driver’s License with the ability to be insured under company-sponsored liability insurance plan
• A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions is also required
• Domestic and international travel 15-20% of work time
RESPONSIBLITITES:
1) Responsible for delivering projects and programs that adhere to defined PMO processes and industry standard best practices.
2) Develop and manage project management plans, schedules and budgets and provide consistent and comprehensive project updates, ongoing cost analysis, risk and issue management and resolution.
3) Effectively direct, manage and control all project activities and deliverables, through all phases of the project lifecycle ensuring a successful delivery that is on time and within budget on all assigned projects.
4) Escalate functional, quality and timeline issues appropriately to ensure successful achievement of project goals and objectives.
5) Develop and maintain productive working relationships with external vendors, business partners and internal IT teams.
6) Coach and mentor project team members and partner across the organization to share lessons learned and best practices.
7) Manage, monitor and track project-related costs, including budget variances.
8) Keep project owners and sponsors well informed of progress, challenges, risks and issues. Analyze and present updates regarding project performance, risks, issues, mitigation plans and change requests.
9) Ensure timely and accurate communication with management and project team members throughout the life cycle of the project.
10) Prepare and/or present documentation to PMO and business stakeholders.
11) Ensure the security of Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information and materials
12) Follow Company policies and practices while representing Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions.
13) Other duties as assigned.
14) This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the job's responsibilities. At Driscoll’s, all of our jobs include broad responsibilities for continually improving the processes we use to develop our products.
Senior Recruiter
Driscoll's Talent Acquisition
Thursday, November 21, 2013
New Career Opportunity at Driscoll's
NOW HIRING:
ABOUT
US:
Driscoll’s is
the World’s leading provider of fresh berries with operations in 19 countries
on 5 continents. For four
generations and over 100 years, the Driscoll’s brand has been trusted and
recognized for its superior quality. In the last 20 years Driscoll's
has experienced significant operational and market growth doubling in size
every five years. Headquartered in Watsonville, California Driscoll's has
operations in 18 countries on 5 continents. To fulfill their mission
to continually delight berry consumers, Driscoll’s naturally breeds proprietary
plant varieties that produce Only the Finest Berries® all over the world. .
ABOUT THE
JOB:
The Director
of Distribution is responsible for the planning and coordination of
enterprise-wide cooling and shipping in North and South America spanning across
50 seasonal operating locations. This is
achieved by creating strategic growth plans for geographic regions, developing
and implementing best practice processes across all locations, delivering
logistics support services, and leading efforts to identify and adopt
outstanding equipment and technology solutions for our distribution network.
This position will provide leadership to a team of
managers that operate key functions in support of the flow of products and information
from origin in the field to destination with the customer. It includes optimizing
cold chain quality while meeting customer service commitments; managing key
aspects of distribution center relationships including 3PL contracts, and achieving
continuous improvement of operating efficiencies.
The Director
of Distribution, and the group of direct report
managers, operates in a matrix organization structure. He/she will lead change and performance
across our 50 site network, in conjunction with Regional leadership teams that
operate and execute daily operations at each site. This
position may require up to 50% travel, both domestic and international, which
requires a valid California Driver’s License, eligibility for Company vehicle
insurance and the ability to travel unrestricted on international travel
assignments.
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Five (5)
plus years of Distribution leadership experience required; preferably in
perishable goods
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Bachelor’s
degree in business or related field is required, Master’s degree preferred
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Knowledge
of post-harvest handling of perishables in a multi-site distribution system is
greatly valued
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Demonstrated
success and a history of high performance accomplishments
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Experience
in managing a team of business professionals required, including experience
successfully directing, managing and motivating employees and building
effective teams.
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Familiarity
with U.S. and international customs rules and regulations
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Prior
experience operating in a matrix environment a plus
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Demonstrated
experience and success with Process Improvement initiatives
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Experience
managing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders
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Knowledge
of and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
required. Microsoft DAX platform
preferred
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Experience
identifying potential roadblocks and obstacles to organizational projects
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Travel
may be required (up to 50% domestic and international)
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Bilingual
(English/Spanish) fluency strongly preferred
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California driver’s license and the ability to be
covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program are also required.
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A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally
without restrictions are also required.
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Passionate, humble, and trustworthy values
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Ability to work with others at a high and
collaborative level
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Profit & Loss management
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Proficiency with computer software/programs (Excel,
Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access) required
●
Excellent
communicator. Outstanding oral and
written skills, including presentation, are required
●
Strong
analytical skills
GOOD TO KNOW:
Driscoll'svalues of Passion, Humility and Trustworthiness are core to the character
of the company and how employees work and interact with each other, their
customers, business partners and berry consumers. Driscoll's offers a
broad range of competitive compensation and benefits packages supportive of a
positive work/life balance including; healthcare benefits, 401K plans with
matching contributions, tuition reimbursements, leadership training and
wellness programs. Driscoll’s Philanthropy matches employee donations and
volunteer time to community projects and nonprofit organizations partnering
with over 90 employee led community action projects in 2012. Their unique
company culture fosters innovation, excellence and collaboration as they
continue to expand in others part of the world.
Christie
Bower, Sr. Recruiter
Driscoll’s
Talent Acquisition
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Local school recognizes Community partner Driscoll's
Driscoll's
Historical Overview:
During the 2008-2009 school year, Bradley School and Driscoll’s began an important community partnership for which we are very grateful. A number of meetings were held to assist us in finding common ground between Bradley’s mission and vision and those of Driscoll’s Philanthropy Division, the goal being to develop a strong and mutually beneficial
relationship between the Bradley Community and Driscoll’s.
Bradley School seeks to improve the quality of education, to improve the success of each student, to maintain the safety of the school environment, and to raise awareness of social responsibility. To achieve this we must align our goals with committed community partners.
For the first year, Driscoll's selected two areas for financial support of the school: Reading Intervention Program and a donation towards Library Materials for EL and Migrant Students. Support for the Reading Intervention Program continues to this day and we have been able to hire additional Reading Intervention Teachers to teach small leveled groups in the “Walk to Learn” model. As a result, struggling readers who score below grade level have been served in small targeted intervention groups and shown significant progress.
In addition to direct financial support, Driscoll's has supported the school in other ways. Driscoll’s staff have served as judges at the Annual Bradley School Science Fair since 2009. Each year Bradley students are selected to attend the County Science Fair, and many move on to compete in the California State Science Fair. During Teacher Appreciation week each May, Driscoll’s delivers flats of gourmet berries as gifts to celebrate our outstanding teachers and staff.
Recent Support and Expanded Partnership
In 2012, Joe Begley, Director of Propagation at the Rancho Corralitos Farm, met with us and discussed opportunities for this valuable partnership to grow. The initial expansion would be a contribution to the 6th Grade Science Camp Scholarship Fund each year, to allow all Bradley students the opportunity to spend an unforgettable week in an exciting outdoor education setting in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Joe's invitation to meet with Driscoll's and discuss additional possibilities for collaboration in supporting Bradley School was an enormous step in the growth of our partnership. As we prioritized the current needs of Bradley School, three areas emerged: Reading Support, Technology, and Science/Health/Nutrition. Driscoll's is an innovative leader in the areas of science/health/nutrition and technology as can be seen with Driscoll's state of the art Corralitos Ranch Propagation Facility. There are in fact innovations in the areas of science/health/nutrition and technology that we hope to bring to the Bradley campus.
Driscoll’s Philanthropy Advocates Daniel Torres, and Carlos Gonzales will work with the school to develop new ideas for collaborative opportunities to fund-raise with Driscoll's employees to support the school. In addition, there are also numerous activities and events throughout the school year that we invite and encourage Driscoll's employees and their families to attend. For example, we have movie nights, Art Night, Math Night, a Spring Carnival, Silent Auction, etc. All these events bring our community together and support our school.
On behalf of the staff, students, and entire community, I extend our warmest appreciation to Driscoll’s for the support of Bradley School and the education of our future leaders!
Kathy Arola, Principal
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