Senior Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and manage a cross-functional portfolio of projects that includes new product introductions, packaging modifications, retail launches, promotions, onboarding of co-manufacturers, and related initiatives.

• Lead end-to-end innovation projects through stage-gate processes, from product development to launch and subsequent reviews.

• Oversee artwork updates, packaging and structure alterations, variety packs, shippers, displays, co-packs, and custom packaging solutions.

• Facilitate the establishment of new customer setups and retail launches, managing timelines, dependencies, and retailer specifications.

• Administer bundles, promotions, merchandise sourcing, ordering, creative management, and shipping logistics.

• Coordinate the onboarding of co-manufacturers, ingredient approvals, recipe modifications, reformulations, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Develop Asana workback schedules that include owners, dependencies, milestones, and gates.

• Monitor commitments, pinpoint timeline risks and delays, and foster accountability.

• Lead project meetings, stage-gate evaluations, and decision-making forums, ensuring clear agendas, decisions, ownership, and next steps.

• Foresee risks, create contingency plans, and devise solutions collaboratively with cross-functional partners.

• Elevate decisions needing leadership input, providing context, options, and recommendations.

• Offer leadership transparency regarding project status, risks, dependencies, and resource conflicts.

• Position Asana as the definitive source of truth through templates, intake processes, dashboards, and reporting.

• Develop and formalize stage-gate processes, repeatable playbooks, and scalable templates.

• Conduct post-launch reviews and refine processes based on insights gained.

• Report directly to the VP of Product & Retail Marketing while collaborating with teams in Product, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Creative, Sales, and Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in project or program management, with a minimum of 3 years in CPG, food and beverage, or supplements.

• Proven track record in leading product launches from concept to shelf, involving R&D, packaging, supply chain, and retail.

• Practical experience in managing a stage-gate or similar product launch process.

• Proficient in Asana, including project creation, template development, workflows, and dashboards.

• Familiarity with co-manufacturers, packaging suppliers, or artwork routing.

• Strong cross-functional project management capabilities, with the ability to ensure accountability without formal authority.

• A proactive ownership mindset with a sense of responsibility for outcomes.

• Capability to respectfully challenge timelines, assumptions, and senior stakeholders.

• Skills in problem-solving, contingency planning, and making data-driven decisions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, clear and concise.

• Ability to excel in a high-growth environment while providing structure without impeding team progress.

• Experience using AI tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Comfort in working remotely with a highly cross-functional team.

• PMP certification is a plus.

• Agile certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe are advantageous.

• Lean or Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) is a plus.

• Experience with functional beverages, supplements, or better-for-you brands is a plus.

• Familiarity with DTC subscription and major retail channels is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and prescription plan coverage for team members working 32+ hours per week; the employer covers 75% of employee premiums.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with a match of up to 80% of contributions, capped at 5% of salary.

• A monthly wellness credit of $500 through JOON for salaried employees.

• Access to Helpr backup childcare and family support platform with vetted caregivers.

• Fully remote work options available within the U.S.