Job Title: PMO Manager Job Description The PMO Manager will lead the Project Management Office for the commissioning of a new dairy processing facility. This role ensures that all project activitiesu2014from construction handover to equipment installation, utilities integration, testing, validation, and start-upu2014are executed in a controlled, coordinated, and timely manner. The PMO Manager acts as the central hub for planning, governance, reporting, and cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and external contractors. Responsibilities + Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, workflows, and documentation standards. + Develop commissioning master plans, schedules, and milestone tracking systems. + Ensure all commissioning activities comply with regulatory, safety, and food industry standards. + Manage risk registers, mitigation plans, and issue resolution processes. + Build and maintain the integrated commissioning schedule covering utilities, process equipment, automation, cleaning systems (CIP), cold chain, and packaging lines. + Coordinate readiness assessments and pre-commissioning checklists. + Track critical path activities and proactively address delays. + Facilitate alignment between engineering, QA/QC, production, maintenance, EHS, procurement, and external vendors. + Lead daily/weekly commissioning meetings and ensure clear communication of priorities. + Coordinate FAT/SAT activities, validation protocols, and handover documentation. + Prepare executive-level dashboards, progress reports, and KPI summaries. + Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and stakeholders. + Maintain transparent documentation and version control for all commissioning deliverables. + Support budget tracking for commissioning activities, including contractor hours, materials, and equipment. + Monitor resource allocation and identify gaps in staffing or technical expertise. + Assist in procurement planning for commissioning tools, spare parts, and consumables. + Ensure commissioning activities follow GMP, HACCP, and dairy industry regulatory requirements. + Collaborate with QA to ensure validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) are executed correctly. + Support EHS in enforcing safety procedures during start-up and testing. + Capture lessons learned and develop best practice frameworks for future projects. + Optimize workflows, documentation templates, and commissioning processes. + Drive a culture of operational excellence and accountability. Essential Skills + Bacheloru2019s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Food Technology, or related field. + 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or dairy processing. + Proven experience in commissioning large-scale industrial or processing facilities. + Strong understanding of dairy processing equipment (pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers, CIP systems, filling/packaging lines). + Familiarity with utilities commissioning (steam, refrigeration, compressed air, water treatment). + Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or similar). + Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Ability to lead cross-functional teams under tight timelines. + Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive. Why Work Here? Join a dynamic and innovative team where your contributions will directly impact the successful commissioning of a state-of-the-art dairy processing facility. Be part of a culture that values operational excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration across all levels. Embrace the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive and challenging environment. Work Environment The role involves 80% on-site presence in Hugoton, KS, with the flexibility of working 20% from Kansas City if based there. Expect a collaborative, fast-paced work environment that emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality standards. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Hugoton, KS. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $48.08/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hugoton,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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PMO Manager