About This Role
RGP is seeking a highly experienced Greenfield Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a large-scale food manufacturing facility build and startup. This individual will oversee all aspects of a complex, multi-year capital investment program, ensuring successful facility construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Pay Rate: $80-$100/hr. W2
What You Will Work On
- Lead end-to-end program management for a greenfield food manufacturing facility from concept through operational handoff.
- Direct large-scale capital projects, including facility design, construction, installation of manufacturing equipment, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Develop and manage integrated program plans, budgets, schedules, governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and stakeholder communications.
- Select, engage, and manage EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) firms, contractors, and key project vendors.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Food Safety, Procurement, and Finance.
- Oversee the procurement, installation, validation, and operational readiness of manufacturing equipment.
- Ensure compliance with food industry regulations, safety standards, quality requirements, and corporate policies.
- Drive program performance, issue resolution, and executive-level reporting throughout all project phases.
What You Will Bring
- Senior-level program management experience leading high-value, complex, multi-year capital projects.
- Experience leading greenfield manufacturing expansions within the food and beverage industry.
- Deep expertise in food manufacturing environments, including facility construction, process engineering, and plant startup activities.
- Extensive experience in project engineering and management of large capital construction projects.
- Proven success selecting and managing EPCM firms, construction partners, and manufacturing equipment installation providers.
- Strong leadership experience managing multiple workstreams, vendors, and stakeholders across large-scale programs.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with food safety and quality systems, including GMP, HACCP, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
What You Can Expect
- An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
- Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
- Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).
What We Do
At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.
Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.
RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.
