INNOVATION PROJECT MANAGER

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Sr. Director, Insights and Innovation and Brand Management in moving projects forward through the Stage Gate process from design to delivery
• Collaborate and share/lead best practices for project management across both marketing and brewing
• Develop detailed project schedules to ensure all deliverables are achieved and key milestones are met
• Maintain project updates in real time using our designated project management platform
• Organize regular status meetings with cross-functional team members to keep everyone on task
• Work with the brewing innovation team to help manage project priorities and assign resources
• Maintain project budgets and financial workbooks to ensure we are delivering profitable growth
• Collaborate with the Brand team to coordinate deployment of product test markets and launches
• Monitor weekly progress and keep an ongoing dashboard of where projects are at in their lifecycle
• Execute and oversee document management including project charters, new item request forms, etc.
• Listen actively and adapt messaging for different stakeholders to convey feedback and direction
• Hold team members accountable for delivering tasks and meeting expectations on time
• Establish trust by gathering input, assessing risk, managing expectations and making timely decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing or related field OR any combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
• 5 years project management experience
• 2 years project management within the CPG industry
• Experience working in a fast-paced, competitive environment
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects through a stage gate framework
• Experience working closely with cross-functional and production/operations teams
• Thorough knowledge of both the production and commercial processes
• Practice utilizing project management platforms and proficiency in Office 365 products
• Excellent communication skills and organizational abilities
• Ability to focus on details, as well as maintaining an eye on the high-level strategy
• Ability to multitask and pivot - focusing on several projects in different lifecycle stages simultaneously
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, learning-oriented culture

Nice to Have

• Master's Degree preferred

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment, post-offer background check
• Reside or be willing to relocate to Chico, CA

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation of $95,726 to $147,897, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Potential eligibility for bonus program
• 10% company match on 401(k) contributions
• Learning and development opportunities
• Ongoing trainings and state-of-the-art equipment
• Preventative care
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Onsite medical clinic
• Mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave
• Culture of work-life balance and encouragement to use paid time off