Project Leader

CONAGRA • Troy, OH

21h • $81,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will plan and coordinate multiple capital projects that involve collaboration with engineering teams of two to five engineers and cross‑functional business partners. You will manage project scope development, cost estimates, and schedules while working within a matrixed organization. You will lead both internal and external resources, influence stakeholders across functions, resolve issues, and manage conflict. Exposure to structured gate processes from concept through production is essential.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Partner with Plant Leadership and Supply Chain teams to advance project execution.
Engage with external partners including equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering service firms, government agencies, and co‑manufacturing organizations.
Manage a portfolio of small to medium capital projects.
Demonstrate competency across Engineering and Project Management disciplines.
Execute assigned initiatives by collaborating with Innovation, Operations, and Platform Groups.
Deliver projects that meet business needs, ensuring accuracy across planning, deliverables, reporting, and spending forecasts.
Ensure all projects meet cost, schedule, and performance criteria.
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with five or more years of experience, or Associate’s degree with seven or more years of experience.
• Five or more years in CPG, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Personal Care manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success managing capital projects across varying levels of complexity.
• Experience working with vendors.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and conflict‑management skills.
• Travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional certification and experience using continuous improvement tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Plant Leadership and Supply Chain teams to advance project execution.
• Engage with external partners including equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering service firms, government agencies, and co‑manufacturing organizations.
• Manage a portfolio of small to medium capital projects.
• Demonstrate competency across Engineering and Project Management disciplines.
• Execute assigned initiatives by collaborating with Innovation, Operations, and Platform Groups.
• Deliver projects that meet business needs, ensuring accuracy across planning, deliverables, reporting, and spending forecasts.
• Ensure all projects meet cost, schedule, and performance criteria.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level