Manager, PMO – Continuous Improvement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive project management for packaging updates, product launches, operational process enhancements, supply chain redundancy initiatives, and other PMO priorities.

• Facilitate weekly cross-functional meetings to assess project status, risks, and priorities.

• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to guarantee on-time, budget-conscious delivery to specifications.

• Utilize Monday.com as the primary project management platform to monitor progress and optimize workflows.

• Maintain and refine centralized databases for project management and packaging.

• Enhance project management systems and processes by discovering opportunities for workflow optimization.

• Recognize inefficiencies and drive quantifiable improvements across teams and processes.

• Collaborate with the PMO team to embody the "Endlessly Pursue Better" Core Value.

• Share project updates, risks, and crucial decisions in a transparent and timely manner.

• Work alongside cross-functional stakeholders to sustain alignment, accountability, and progress in delivery.

• Report to the Director of Innovation & Stage Gate as a part of the Supply team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven project management experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector.

• Experience with flexible packaging is advantageous.

• Proficient in Monday.com or comparable workflow management tools.

• Background in handling a diverse range of cross-functional projects.

• Capability to quickly acclimate to new business areas and processes.

• Demonstrated expertise in establishing and managing detailed project timelines.

• Ability to ensure on-time delivery while adhering to budget constraints.

• Competency in managing scope and defending project timelines with data.

• Skill in assessing operational trade-offs and proposing alternative solutions during disruptions.

• Process-oriented mindset and adaptability to a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Experience in developing or enhancing PMO frameworks and streamlining workflows.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies is highly preferred.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive anticipation of obstacles.

• Capacity to evaluate downstream impacts and identify alternative solutions.

• Excellent communication skills for providing clear, structured, and timely updates.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across departments and with external partners.

• Experience in a founder-led environment is a plus.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

• Unreal cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.

• Unlimited paid time off and all federal holidays off.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance—with 100% coverage for employee premiums and 60% for dependents.

• Health Reimbursement Account.

• 401(k) plan with company matching (eligibility to participate after 6 months of employment).

• Up to 18 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

• Paid Caregiver, Medical, and Bereavement Leave.

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Stipend.

• Wellness Stipend.

• Monthly Home Office Stipend.

• Coworking Stipend available for remote employees.

• Donation Matching Program.

• Paid Volunteer Days.

• Unlimited chocolate availability.

• Supportive teammates and vibrant team culture—including departmental and team events.

• Exposure to thrilling opportunities within a rapidly expanding brand.

• 15% bonus eligibility.

• Occasional departmental and company-wide in-person gatherings.