Program Manager, Enterprise Excellence (Chicago)

Program Manager, Enterprise Excellence

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our team at Barry Callebaut's regional HQ in Chicago, IL. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead multiple, high priority cross-functional projects that will enable the continued growth of the North America region. The PM will be responsible for guiding a team in the planning and delivery of commercially focused projects to deliver value to BC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, strategic thinking, and cross-functional team leadership but rooted in analytical and critical thinking. The Program Manager will serve as an internal leader and single point of accountability for cross-functional teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and expected outcomes.

Ideally, the candidate will have had exposure to Food & Beverage manufacturing. Have experience working in a matrixed and global organization, and be able to conduct quick financial analysis related to the project. Background in Finance, Strategy a plus.

Main Responsibilities & Scope

• Define and oversee program scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop program roadmaps, schedules, and budgets; manage resource allocation.
• Coordinate and track the progress of related projects and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Lead regular cross-functional meetings and status updates with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage program changes.
• Coordinates with the NALT and / or escalates to the functional areas, the troubleshooting of on time delivery of the project.
• Coordinates with the NALT the actions necessary to drive progress on program / projects.
• Monitor program performance and ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, reports, and dashboards.
• Support development of project management and change management capability within BC NA, including contributing and demonstrating best practice approaches, project governance frameworks and processes and toolkits which will be applied throughout the organization.

Scope :

Education, Skills & Experience

What Can You Expect From Barry Callebaut

Salary Range of $110,000 - $125,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package Paid time off, plus generous holiday time Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum! Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.

Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.