The Engineering Project Manager is an organized, detail-oriented self-starter who leads cross-functional capital projects that support furthering the automation of the production process, maintaining and improving facilities, and enabling additional product lines. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, supply chain, and vendors, to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engineering capital projects simultaneously from conception to completion, including defining project scope, schedules, and budgets, identifying resources, managing project risks, and ensuring deliverables meet business goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and technical requirements, identify project risks and dependencies, and develop project plans that align with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Provide project status updates and manage stakeholder expectations by communicating project progress, milestones, and risks.
• Provide technical expertise to identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and processes that improve production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Manage project budgets and ensure costs are managed within budget.
• Manage project documentation, including project plans, technical specifications, and project reports.
• Drive strong communication between corporate and fulfillment centers to gain buy-in and alignment on initiatives.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work flexible hours and travel frequently to fulfillment centers to provide regular on-site support, guidance, and drive accountability, while also developing strong relationships with site teams and local stakeholders.

This position requires up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Engineering (Ideally in chemical, industrial, or mechanical) 
• Minimum of 2 years of managing projects and resources with $100k or greater scope in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production/operational environments Interpersonal skills to work with team members across functions and in both production and corporate environments
• Analytical proficiency to meet variable needs of the business
• Ability to think “outside-the-box” 
• Ability to react on the fly to unforeseen production and planning scenarios as they arise
• Computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, PowerPoint)
• Strong ability to track details and to keep track of projectsExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented attitude; able to multitask and get things done Willingness to embrace change and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as AutoCAD, is required

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The Technology Product Team at Home Chef is responsible for collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders, engineering, and design to develop thoughtful technology solutions that provide a great user experience. We support products and technology that span the entire business - from our customer-facing website and mobile app, to internal tools that support our supply chain and operations teams. We pride ourselves on being great thought-partners and problem-solvers, and are always driving towards making an impact.

Detailed Responsibilities

Build and maintain near and long term technology roadmap

• Understand company and stakeholder strategy to compile a near and long-term technology roadmap
• Continually refine and re-prioritize roadmap based on business needs, stakeholder feedback, and tech capacity
• Use data to estimate project impact with Tech Leads, return on energy and time invested, and effort required
• Ensure balance between near-term impact and quick wins with longer, more strategic initiatives
• Develop quarterly roadmap and present at Town Hall; reprioritize throughout the quarter as needed

Partner with stakeholders, engineers, and other PMs to develop robust and sustainable technology solutions

• Partner with Engineering, Design, and Data to build robust and sustainable solutions. Maintain a basic understanding of our Technology Stack and UX Principles
• Advocate for customer needs and voice in product design
• Deliver value quickly and incrementally while still pursuing a larger, more strategic vision
• Track quantitative & qualitative metrics to determine project success and impact
• Support stakeholders and colleagues as thought-partners; exploring solutions that may not be entirely within our technology platform

Lead team planning, prioritization, and execution

• Lead a product pod consisting of 3-6 Engineers + 1 Tech Lead. Hold Iteration Planning Meetings (weekly), Retros (~ bi-monthly), Stand-Ups (daily) and ad-hoc problem-solving sessions
• For cross-functional initiatives, partner with other PMs to understand impact and effort of projects; coordinate cross-team timelines to enable timely rollout
• Communicate status updates and changes in project prioritization to appropriate stakeholders
• Motivate and encourage progress; eliminate roadblocks to enable quicker execution
• Continually gather feedback from stakeholders, engineers, and other colleagues to improve work planning & execution

Key Traits and Behaviors

These key traits are tied directly to our core values, and encompass your role of consistently delivering value to our customers. 

• Customer Value: Deeply understands and communicates ideas that will serve our customer and business needs. Actively promotes customer-based research and data to drive product needs.
• Business Impact: Understands the vision and strategy of the company. Gathers business requirements and develop technology solutions that drive towards impact.
• Clear Communicator: Able to speak many different stakeholder languages: across users, senior management, technology and design. Adds clarity and structure to unstructured ideas in a way that enables the team to reach desired objectives and key results.
• Rigorous Prioritization:  Consistently frames ideas in terms of impact and effort, utilizing knowledge of Home Chef’s Technology Stack and UX principles. Clearly communicates product trade offs, scope, and timelines to stakeholders.
• Growth Mindset: Understands that the team and organization are all in constant growth, and is flexible when priorities change. Enables a culture of learning and iteration.
• Team & Culture: Drives team forward through thought leadership, customer-focused decision making, and process improvement. Actively seeks out ways to improve inclusiveness for all team members.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Completion of a two-year program such as an Associate degree
• Exposure to programming
• In-depth understanding of systems design as well as project management techniques
• At least six months of experience using project management tracking tools 
• Flexibility to travel up to 20% of the time (Operations Technology specific) 
• Must be available to respond to work related on-call inquiries on scheduled nights and weekends
• Strong grasp of relational databases and ability to perform SQL-based analysis is highly valued

More About Us

The VP of Engineering oversees Home Chef’s Engineering & Business Analytics Teams, which are responsible for developing thoughtful technology solutions that help achieve our company goals and also provide a great user experience. This team supports technology that spans the entire business - from our customer-facing website and mobile app, to internal tools that support our supply chain and operations teams, as well as data pipelines and products that enable better decision-making for the organization. At Home Chef, we pride ourselves on being great thought-partners and problem-solvers, and are always driving towards making an impact.

Detailed Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning:

• Oversee the Engineering & Business Analytics team strategy and roadmap supporting Home Chef’s company goals and business objectives
• Continually assess current technology systems, identify areas for improvement, and set goals for future growth and development
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and experimentation
• Oversee $1M+ software budget

Technical Leadership:

• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership in software & data architecture, development methodologies, and technology stack selection
• Drive process best practices including code quality, testing, scalability, and security
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the business and recommending adoption where appropriate

Project Management:

• Partner with product leadership & stakeholders to align team efforts with overall business strategy and objectives
• Provide technical & architectural leadership on large projects, establishing clear team ownership lanes and reasonable deadlines
• Communicate technical vision, progress, and challenges to stakeholders across the organization
• Implement and refine development processes to streamline workflows and increase productivity
• Build strong relationships with internal partners as well as external vendors to drive collaboration and innovation

Team Management:

• Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent, building a high-performing team capable of delivering on ambitious goals
• Set clear goals and performance standards for team members
• Provide training, coaching, and professional development opportunities
• Regularly assess team structure to ensure it effectively supports company goals and strategy
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation

Key Traits and Behaviors 

Taking Ownership: We do whatever is necessary to get the job done - no job is too big or too small. We are willing to do any task at any level - and get our hands dirty (at a meal solutions company, sometimes we all have to do the dishes!). We work with speed, setting realistic but aggressive timelines. We do not allow lack of perfect to get in the way of progress.

Pragmatic, Next-level Thinker: We explore new methodologies and strategies and are not constrained by conventional thinking or ‘the way we have always done it’. We take calculated risks in order to learn and innovate with speed, or ‘test and learn’. We pride ourselves on using data and insights to drive practical decisions in our fast-paced environment.

Humble Team Player:  We work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, always putting company and team needs ahead of personal achievement. We are open to different points of view when weighing a decision, pulling in different people to provide fresh and unique perspectives.

This position requires flexibility to travel < 5% of time

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• 5+ years experience in a senior technical role
• Experience leading a large team (10+ team members; manufacturing/operations/food environment a plus)
• Familiarity with the tools and software our applications are built with, namely Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, etc
• Experience overseeing $1M+ software budgets
• Availability to respond to work-related on-call inquiries, including some scheduled nights and weekends
  
  

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