Project Manager

Job Title:                      Project Manager

Reports To:                 Vice President of Business Development

Organizational Background:

Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. Our vertically integrated company is headquartered in Portland, OR, and we own and operate over 45 facilities including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, NE, and ND.

At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product to "make markets" and fulfill our mission of nourishing the world, safely.

Position Description:

The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the Company enterprise wide and build relationships/bring key stakeholders together to strengthen Columbia Grain as a leader in the industry.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage, measure and report on project progress.
• Assist expansion of current business within global market by developing new business and identifying prospective clients and business partners.
• Assist implementation and integration of new information technology, innovative technologies, and AI technologies.

• Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
• Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience:

Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

The following are preferred.

• Proven work experience as a Project Manager or similar role.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience analyzing Global and Domestic markets, developing business strategies for partnerships.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and reviewing complex financial models and valuation analyses utilizing Excel, Power Point and Microsoft business applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.
• All education, experience, and training may be gained concurrently. 

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and RX benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance and Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement savings plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick leave

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer