Tyson Foods

Project Manager Innovation

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerTyson Foods
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

Job Details:

Summary

The Project Manager provides overall Project Management responsibility for assigned renovation, maintenance, and innovation projects that contribute to business growth and efficiencies. Leadership skills in working with a cross-functional team through roadblocks and issues that would impede progress are required. Demonstrated ability to influence across business units and effectively coordinate external and internal resources is needed, along with a proven project management track record leading and delivering large, complex projects. The successful candidate will serve as mentor and an example for best-in-class project management.

This role will sit full time onsite in Springdale, Arkansas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead projects from customer spec through commercialization, helping shape the long range and annual plans for assigned categories in support of corporate and business unit goals.
Exercise fundamental, sound project management techniques and workflow process when executing assigned projects.
Build project plans using MS Project and other tools available, able to clearly outline objectives, timing, and risks.
Communicate and align key resources at all levels of the organization on assigned projects.
Act as a best-in-class Project Management example for the organization and subject matter expert.
Act as a mentor to other parts of the organization who need project management help or information.
Prepare Time to Market KPI's, track and present to leadership, and maintain tracking boards.
Report out key project management metrics to various functions and levels.

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Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing, or other related discipline.
Formal certification in Project Management (from PMI or equivalent Project Management Association) a plus.

Experience

3 years’ experience as a project manager delivering large, complex technical projects in CPG or related industries.

Computer Skills

Advanced PC skills using Microsoft Office products and MS Project a plus, able to generate graphs, presentations, and charts.

Special Skills

Proven experience and a strong background successfully completing large and complex projects on-time and within budget.
Experience in managing and driving change within a complex organization.

Travel

Periodic

Position Specific Requirements:

Applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.
Local candidates will be given priority. No relocation assistance provided.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Sponsorship is not available for this position

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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