About the Opportunity

The Global HR Project Manager will be responsible for coordination and implementation of planning and budgeting with the team, tracking progress and execution of all related projects and activity, and working with track leads to guide projects to completion. This includes responsibility for planning, analyzing, and managing HR projects. This position will work closely with the Global HR leadership team and other functional areas within and outside of Global Human Resources to ensure the execution of all tasks, including organizing, reporting, managing, and communicating with resources that deliver the work required for successful completion of Global Human Resources key initiatives. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping to improve standards, processes, and tools for effective project delivery and managing relationships between stakeholders within HR and the business. ***This position requires the candidate to work four days on-site at our office in Watsonville, California. Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance or remote work options for this role. Applicants should either reside within a commutable distance or be willing to relocate independently***

Responsibilities

•  Plan and clarify program scope, define critical milestones, develop and maintain detailed project plans, and leverage project management best practices to support the achievement of project goals and objectives.
•  Organize and define project tasks and resource requirements; assemble and coordinate project team members; track project deliverables using Driscoll’s program management tools; monitor project budget and resource allocation.
•  Lead and coordinate program activities cross-functionally with clear communication of project deliverables; develop thought leadership in support of development of critical project deliverables; build, develop and navigate business relationships critical to the success of the program; positively influence others to achieve results.
•  Identify and deliver HR data analytics, status reports, and project insights. 
•  Partner with internal teams to kick off new projects and define the scope.
•  Track project milestones and deliverables to ensure all requirements and deliverable dates are clearly communicated, understood, and executed.
•  Ensure projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. 
•  Establish project success metrics, report results, and lead post-project team meetings for continuous improvement. 
•  Provide input into prioritization, project management, budgeting, planning, resourcing, and change management. activities for innovative solutions to build employee effectiveness and engagement. 
•  Maintain and update project management-related documentation and status reports. 
•  Represent the Global HR Project Management Office.
•  Support the Global HR planning process.
•  All other duties as assigned.
 
 

Candidate Profile

•  Advanced project planning and project management, and process design abilities. 
•  10+ years’ experience in project management, designing and building project plans.
•  Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience.
•  Expert/advanced Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills; proficiency with MS Office. 
•  Ability to work independently, anticipates needs, exercise judgment, and productively execute amid ambiguity. 
•  Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and analyses. 
•  Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, are essential for leading, advising, presenting, and corresponding at all levels of the organization; ability to work and present at Senior Executive levels. 
•  Ability to safeguard confidential data and work objectively with HR and employee insights. 
•  Demonstrated capabilities towards operational & process excellence. 
•  Ability to make recommendations to resolve problems and address HR & business needs.
•  Advanced analytical, problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
•  Excellent communication, project management, cross-functional team collaboration, and vendor management skills. 
•  Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License, passport, and some international travel required.
•  PMP certification.
 

Compensation and Benefits

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted.  The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors. 

Salary Range estimated for the Global HR Project Manager: $85,000.00/year to $120,000.00/year.

Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that varies between our locations. Benefits may include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week (US). Other benefits may include:  401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  More detailed information regarding the benefits package based on your geographic location, will be shared during the application process.

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

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Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.