Position Summary:For this role we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated CPG Project Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of various gate-based projects within our Consumer-Packaged Goods division. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, a deep understanding of the CPG industry, and experience managing projects through a structured gate-based process to achieve strategic objectives and deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. The Project Manager will work cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Sales and Finance to guarantee projects are completed on time and within budget on new product launches and key initiatives.
Role and Responsibilities: - Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets, using a gate-based project management approach.
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, supply chain, and sales, to ensure project alignment and execution through each gate phase.
- Monitor and report on project progress at each gate, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that arise.
- Implement and oversee the gate-based project management framework, ensuring that projects progress through each gate (e.g., Concept, Development, Testing, Launch) with the required deliverables and approvals.
- Facilitate gate reviews and meetings, ensuring all necessary stakeholders are present and all criteria are met before moving to the next gate.
- Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with industry regulations and company policies at each gate.
- Implement and oversee testing procedures and quality assurance measures to address any issues before proceeding to the next gate.
- Prepare and present project status reports for gate reviews, including key metrics, milestones, and achievements.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including gate reviews, plans, schedules, and meeting notes.
- Utilize AI-powered productivity and project management tools to improve project planning, documentation, meeting summaries, risk identification, and cross-functional communication.
- Evaluate and recommend workflow automation opportunities that improve project visibility, reporting accuracy, and execution efficiency.
- Leverage emerging AI technologies to streamline administrative project management tasks and accelerate decision-making.
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5 +years of experience in project management
- Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft - Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and MS Project
- Experience managing product development, commercialization, innovation, manufacturing, or supply chain projects within the food, beverage, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, functional ingredient, wellness, personal care, or other regulated CPG industries strongly preferred.
- Experience working within stage-gate product development and commercialization processes.
- Familiarity with FDA-regulated products, labeling requirements, ingredient specifications, quality systems, and manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Experience utilizing AI-powered productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Claude, or similar platforms) to improve project management efficiency, communication, documentation, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt new technologies that improve team productivity and project execution.
- Comfortable working in technology-enabled environments and leveraging automation to reduce manual administrative work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance management software.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, and Sales preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance management software.
- Experience managing product development, commercialization, innovation, manufacturing, or supply chain projects within the food, beverage, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, functional ingredient, wellness, personal care, or other regulated CPG industries strongly preferred.
- Regulatory Experience a plus (SQF, FDA, ISO)
- Travel up to 20%
Physical Demands / Work Environment: - Must be able to sit/stand for 8 hours.
- Walking, bending, light lifting up to 25 lbs.
Compensation + Benefits:- Base salary + bonus based on company and personal performance
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplement Insurance (with company assistance)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time off, 9.5 Paid Holidays
