Under the direction of the CFO, the Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives that move good2grow forward, working primarily across Sales, Operations, Product Development, Brand, Finance, and Technology. This role is the connective thread between teams, turning big ideas into clear plans, keeping work on track, and bringing clarity when the path forward isn't obvious.
As a trusted partner to leaders across the business, the Project Manager will build structure where little exists, align stakeholders who don't report to them, and communicate progress and risks with candor. The ideal candidate is energized by ambiguity, comfortable recommending a path forward without having every answer, and motivated by helping a growing company scale well.
Candidates must reside in the Atlanta area to be considered for this role. Key Skills Required - Strong analytical mindset, decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence • communicate clearly and concisely to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Time management and project management skills a must!
- Attention to details and dedication to getting things right
- Maintain high level of organization, time management and project management skills, commitment to follow through, enthusiasm, and motivation
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Lead priority initiatives across Sales, Operations, Product Development, Brand, Finance, and Technology, from kickoff through completion. Define scope, goals, milestones, owners, and dependencies, and keep projects on time, within scope, and on budget. Maintain a consolidated view of all major initiatives, including status, resource needs, and investment required, and give the leadership team the information needed to prioritize projects and allocate resources.
Stakeholder Alignment & Communication: Facilitate kickoffs, working sessions, and decision meetings. Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and decisions to project teams and leadership, and drive accountability without direct authority.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify roadblocks and dependencies early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate with clear recommendations when needed. Manage tradeoffs across timelines, resources, and priorities.
Process, Tools & Change Management: Build and refine project management standards, templates, and tools that scale with good2grow's growth. Capture lessons learned and share best practices across teams. Lead change management for new processes, tools, and initiatives by communicating what is changing and why, training affected teams, gathering feedback, and reinforcing adoption so changes stick.
Education/Experience Required: - 5 to 8 years of project management experience, ideally in CPG, food and beverage, or a fast-paced growth environment
- Proven track record leading cross-functional projects spanning teams such as Sales, Operations, Product Development, Brand or Marketing, Finance, and Technology
- Demonstrated ability to bring structure and direction to ambiguous projects and drive decisions forward
- Strong proficiency with project management tools (such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project) and Microsoft 365
Preferred: - Experience with product launches, retail rollouts, or commercialization in CPG
- Experience with portfolio or resource management and financial/business-case literacy
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field
- PMP or similar project management certification
Work Environment: Standard professional office environment with a hybrid work schedule. Employees are expected to work on-site 2• 3 days per week, with specific in-office days determined by business needs, including collaboration, planning sessions, training activities, and other team or leadership meetings.
Travel: 10% travel
Characteristics Needed to be Successful - We are looking for someone with a passion for service. You don't have to be the loudest voice in the room, but you do have to love coming to work every day and you must have an authentic pride in your work.
- You must be a resourceful self-starter. If you wait to be told to do something before you do it, this isn't the place for you.
- We need someone who is adaptable. The pace of change in our business is rapid. We create plans, but we're always ready to shift as needed to accomplish our goals.
- You must be able to establish and retain trust across the organization. It's a small company • there will be several critical relationships that can mean the difference between success and failure.
