Manager Innovation Project Management

Title: Manager Innovation Project Management

Location: Richland, WA

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

Develops and implements assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for customers. Takes project from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services and client services. Defines project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and reviews vendor deliverables. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. 7 years related experience.

Job Description

Works with various functional groups to deliver projects which improve both the top and bottom lines for the company.  Delivers process design/improvements for the overall project management suite of tools/processes.  Partners with the functional owners to integrate the initiatives into business processes.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for directing and managing project scope, planning and implementation consistent with established project priorities.
• Execute projects utilizing common processes and metrics established by the Program Management Office (PMO).
• Support Business Strategy through delivering multiple projects on time.
• Guide the development of sound business cases to justify effort.  Interacts with cross-functional groups and possibly third party vendors in the implementation of projects; verify that project efforts deliver intended business benefits.
• Work closely with R&I, Brands, and Supply Chain functions to drive the top and bottom line.
• Provide regular status reporting, milestone progress on the overall projects.
• Prepare and maintain project status within PMO Tools (Cloudcoach).
• Provide risk assessments on project – identify and outline mitigation steps with team leads and functional owners.
• Fluency with scenario modeling tools so that inputs, variables, and outputs can be checked and validated correctly.
• Assist with continuous development efforts of the team at large, bringing best practices from internal and external groups to the PMO.
• Lead project teams in identifying, defining, and resolving system and business process problems, distinguishing between symptoms and root causes.
• Additional duties as required.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Business Administration, or related subject
• PMI or equivalent certification a plus.
• 7 years related experience.
• 2 plus years project management experience in manufacturing/supply chain environment.
• Exposure to new product commercialization and start-up procedures.
• Must be familiar with project management concepts and able to utilize project management tools and techniques.
• Demonstrate an ability to anticipate customer needs, deal with ambiguity, and take action to avoid problems.
• Demonstrate an ability to resolve conflict and to provide decisive, respected leadership.
• Highly collaborative leadership & communication style; communicate effectively with both functional and technical partners in written and verbal forms.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively present information in a group setting.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-258830

Time Type: Full time

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 11/30/2025

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate’s work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $113,930.00 - $170,900.00

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law