Senior Strategic Project Manager

Smithfield Foods

Senior Strategic Project Manager analyzing data and leading project teams to optimize production processes for Smithfield Foods. Responsible for managing complex project budgets, schedules, and communication.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeSmithfield • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze data, draft implementation plans for production process optimization.
Maximize efficiencies by eliminating waste that impacts operating costs.
Lead multiple teams on projects providing direction and coaching.
Anticipate external business, vendor, and regulatory issues and provide solutions.
Develop and execute project plans including budgets, schedules, and communication strategies.
Monitor project scope to prevent unnecessary changes and keep leadership informed.
Develop communication plans to keep the organization engaged and aware of project status.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
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.
Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.
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 working arrangements
Professional development programs
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisproduction process optimizationproject managementcontract administrationengineering principlesengineering economicsproject schedulingAutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Soft Skills

team managementleadershipcoachingcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic planningorganizational skills