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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Create and develop corporate sustainability objectives in conjunction with the ESG steering committee by analyzing the corporate philosophies, stakeholder’s expectations, and current state of companies ESG accomplishments.Achieve established sustainability goals by evaluating and approving proposals for sustainability projects in conjunction with functional owners and within guidelines from the steering committee. Approvals will consider factors such as alignment with corporate sustainability plan, cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.Review sustainability program objectives, progress, and status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, and laws.Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as environment, leadership and governance, social capital, human capital, business model and innovationCreate awareness, education, and engagement of all stakeholders by working with marketing, communications, sales, and investor relations to create outreach programs through media and other meansDevelop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs

Coach leaders and staff and provide technical assistance on best practices to help foster a company climate that respects and values diversity and inclusion by building engagement, continually developing an inclusive culture, and meeting the needs of varied abilities and learning approaches of employees. Partner closely with the Chief People Officer to ensure HR priorities align with DEI strategies, including recruitment, career support and progression, policies, compensation, performance, leadership development, as well as employee engagement, retention, and belonging. Develop, implement, and support ongoing education and training programs aimed at strengthening inclusive behaviors and promoting equitable development opportunities for staff at all levels. Lead the work and direction of employee resource groups and the DEI Council, ensuring staff voice is integrated into equity strategy and practice; periodically conduct an assessment of the organization’s DEI infrastructure, noting challenges and barriers encountered and recommending appropriate solutions. Develop and monitor key DEI performance indicators; oversee the collection of data, analyze outcomes against established targets, and modify strategies as necessary to achieve desired results; with HR, analyze the results of employee engagement surveys and develop targeted action plans to address DEI and belonging concerns. Provide direct strategic guidance, insights, and counsel to the Board of Directors DEI Committee to facilitate the growth and development of individual directors and the advancement of the Board’s DEI objectives. Partner with corporate communications to shape internal communication strategies to promote inclusion and regularly communicate internal and external diversity and inclusion activities, events, and progress. Develop the DEI team by actively identifying relevant strengths and opportunities and providing or securing appropriate coaching, training, and development.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Strategic Leadership: Spearhead the development and execution of project management strategies that align with the company's overarching goals. Provide vision and direction to project teams, ensuring a clear understanding of project objectives.Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of 10 project managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Empower team members to excel in their roles and contribute to the success of projects.Project Portfolio Oversight: Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, from inception to completion. Prioritize projects based on strategic importance and resource availability, optimizing project execution.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring that projects stay on track and within scope. Proactively address issues and roadblocks to maintain project momentum.Stakeholder Communication: Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate project progress, challenges, and successes in a clear and concise manner.Budget and Resource Allocation: Manage project budgets and allocate resources effectively to maximize project outcomes. Ensure efficient resource utilization while controlling costs.Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management process. Implement best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance project delivery efficiency.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for large, complex programs/projects within the organizationResponsible for communication and project documentation for the duration of the project. Including project data depositories & timely status reports to key stakeholdersFacilitates project activities & ensures all project phases are documented appropriatelyUtilizes risk management to anticipate and resolve problems on the project. Including resource and scheduling, quality and procurement issuesExecutes PM practices and guidelines to ensure all project activities are completed, meeting the expectations of the corporate cultureManages the workloads of PM team while working with functional managers on resource availabilityConsistently maintains the project portfolio to ensure the key stakeholders are satisfied with performanceImplements change management to properly inform and educate high-level stakeholders on impact of scope changes. Communicates major changes that impact the project portfolio with updated timeline and scope expectationsIntegrates PM methodology, product development knowledge, and regulatory expectations to ensure the creation and execution of major programs/projectsCreates an environment that encourages professional development in direct reports through feedback, encouragement and other meansWorks to manage complex project portfolios in a fast paced, cross-functional team-based environment while effectively prioritizing and delivering on tight timelinesBuilds shared vision and common goals across teamsActs as leader within the PMO, setting standards for PM team. SkillsProactive problem-solver with excellent judgment and strong analytic, leadership, and management skillsExcellent written/verbal communication, listening, negotiation, presentation, organizational & relationship-building skills10 years product development & PM experience

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Duties & Responsibilities Leads cross functional project teams to execute project processes efficiently and timely. Ensure project end result is within time, quality and budget expectations and achieves success metrics set by the Sponsor. Identifies and produces Project Scope, including gaining necessary approvals. Develops and controls timeline throughout the project. Responsible for continuous communications and project documentation for the duration of the project. Including project data depositories, timely status reports to management and project teams, etcHolds kick-off/launch meetings to make sure all are apprised of project requirements. Coordinates meetings throughout project to ensure timely decisions are made and communicatedFacilitates project activities and ensures all project phases are documented appropriatelyUtilizes effective risk management to anticipate and resolve problems on the project. Including resource and scheduling, quality and procurement problemsImplements change management to properly inform and educate stakeholders on impacts of scope changes. Communicates all changes to project team in a timely manner, with updated timeline and scope expectations clearly identifiedActs as leader on all assigned projects, and establishes and maintains key relationships with stakeholdersExecutes and maintains PM practices and guidelines to ensure all project activities are completed, within the framework that the corporate culture is expectingAdditional ResponsibilitiesResponsible for identifying and implementing new processes as needed for the projectWorking with management to improve current processes throughout the course of the projectContribute to and enhance project documents for the PMO within the organization. Ensure PM principles are followed and maintained throughout the project and organization

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Implements new products and projects which support USANA business objectives. Leads cross functional project teams to deliver solutions within time, quality and budget expectations. Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders and project team members.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Assists Program & Project Manager with various tasks or projects related to new products or business projects. Delivers strong role in maintaining Agile PLM and Project Management system across multiple projects. Assist as Label Coordinator for all art changes related to projects. Assists in leading cross functional project teams to deliver solutions within time, quality and budget expectations. Builds and maintains strong relationships with management and internal departments.

Corporate Sustainability

Sustainable Management

Master Of Science (M.S.), Project Management: Leadership Focus

Bachelor Of Science, Communication