Strategic Project Manager

Smithfield Foods

Strategic Project Manager leading automation projects for Smithfield Foods. Collaborating with teams to implement innovative solutions in industrial equipment automation.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeSmithfield • Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Work: You will be responsible for developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, while also preparing project cost estimates.
Design Implementation: You will be accountable for coordinating and providing direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, ensure utility requirements are met, and maintain installation schedules.
Reports and Proposals: You will conduct engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with project goals.
Review of Bids and Project Preparation: You are responsible for contract administration, including reviewing bid packages to ensure compliance and completeness.
People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
Proficient in engineering economics.
Proficient in AutoCAD.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Smithfield Scholarship Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering principlesproject managementcontract administrationengineering economicsinstallation schedulingAutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

leadershipemployee developmentcoachingteam managementpositive employee experience

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering