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TRU FRU, LLC Project Manager - Tru Fru in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Who are we? Established in 2017, tru fru changed the way America snacks forever. tru fru is a Utah-based company that rapidly ascended the "permissible indulgence" space by innovating a "better-for-you" 100% real fruit immersed in premium chocolate indulgence to retail outlets nationwide. Winning consecutive most innovative product awards at Sweets and Snacks in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 while climbing the snack industry velocity charts at an astounding growth rate, tru fru joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on an exciting mission to build a fruit forward snacking legacy around an incredible product line with truly remarkable people to create something special for generations to come!
What you'll do Tru Fru has an exciting and ambitious Strategic Plan that will enable us to take our growth and performance to the next level. Innovation and product optimization are critical drivers of that success. As such, we are looking for a Project Manager to drive innovation and renovation across our portfolio with new pack formats, new product line development and portfolio optimization. You will join a newly formed group that will be the backbone of our commercialization efforts. This role will provide you with many opportunities to make a visible and meaningful impact. Working with the Tru Fru leadership team, and key functional leaders across Tru Fru, you will be running cross functional meetings, working with multiple leaders, and working on multiple projects. * Scope, plan and manage multiple projects: Set goals and objectives, create project plans, determine resources and budgets, identify risks, develop contingency plans, create a change management plan and set KPIs * Execute with excellence: Manage accurate project timelines, ensure clarity of responsibilities across owners / contributors, anticipate risks, identify mitigation approaches, monitor progress, track KPIs, and ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget all while managing stakeholders / communication * Lead and organize cross-functional teams to ensure resolution of complex issues effectively * Develop a deep understanding of Tru Fru's innovation, operational and commercial activities to be a subject matter expert to push the thinking (vs. just pushing a timeline) * Have a clear understanding of the business case (e.g., consumer insights, financials, marketing business case, operations and supply chain impact) to be a thought partner with cross functional team members * Apply (and share with team members) project management best practices that have driven your success * Follow and evolve the Tru Fru stage gate model AND help refine our commercialization process to drive value, speed and quality (cost effectively) What you'll bring to Tru Fru * Proven skills and results in Program and Project Management * Strong people skills with a proven track record of driving change, ability to influence, facilitate groups with diverse perspectives and bring teams to consensus / alignment * Strong organization skills, especially managing complex projects * Solid written and oral communication skills (e.g., clear and compelling "story", with accurate insights and a well thought out recommendation) * Excellent problem... For full info follow application link.
At Trü Frü we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. TRÜ FRÜ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please le t us know.