Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Project Manager
Location-Type: Remote
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: (contract, perm, etc) 6 Month Contract - 20 hours/week
Compensation Range: $38-44/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage project timelines, ensuring cross-functional teams remain aligned and deliver against key milestones.
- Coordinate new product development and commercialization projects from concept through retail launch, including item setup, packaging updates, and launch execution.
- Support strategic business initiatives, including a high-visibility $50M product launch and new retail opportunities
- Partner closely with Brand Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, Regulatory, Planning, and other internal stakeholders to drive projects to completion.
- Track product milestones, monitor pricing and promotional activities, support Nielsen-related initiatives, and assist with ad hoc business projects.
- Ensure critical deadlines are met while proactively identifying risks and driving solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (Client) industry.
- Experience as an Associate Brand Manager or in a similar Brand Management role.
- Proven project management experience leading commercialization and new product launch initiatives from concept through market launch.
- Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, Regulatory, and Demand Planning.
- Strong understanding of product commercialization and new product development processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently in a remote, part-time environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Instagantt or similar project management tools.
- Experience with SKU or item setup processes.
- Knowledge of product specifications and technical documentation.
- Experience utilizing Nielsen data and consumer insights.
- Background supporting large Client brands ($100M preferred).
- Experience within the food and beverage industry (snacks, beverages, packaged foods, etc.).