Project Manager

Project Manager San Francisco, CA - In-person, full time Reports to CEO About Hyfe See our coverage from the World Economic Forum here. Every year, approximately one billion tons of nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable waste is discarded or under-utilized across global food systems. For processors, getting rid of this waste is costly and emissions-intensive, creating significant environmental impact with little to no economic return. Yet these waste streams contain valuable compounds that could transform the economics of businesses across the food system and help catalyze the production of sustainable chemicals and materials. Hyfé exists to change that. Hyfé transforms food waste into high-value ingredients using a label-friendly, thermochemical refining process. Our products range from bioactives to fibers, and are being commercialized to make the food we eat healthier for people and the planet. Our team of scientists and engineers brings decades of expertise from the oil refining and chemical industries, specializing in scaling industrial processes and pioneering sustainable solutions. At Hyfé, you’ll have the opportunity to build at the earliest stages of a mission-driven company—working alongside a world-class team, shaping real products, and helping define how the next generation of ingredients are made. Our mission is simple: To transform carbon we waste into carbon we need. Job Overview We are looking for a Project Manager to own the full arc of our customer engagement process, making sure we deliver on our commitments on time and with high quality. This is a role for someone who is organized, commercially curious, and genuinely energized by building relationships and making complex processes run smoothly. You will work directly with our CEO to build and move our customer development pipeline. The CEO leads relationship development and closes; you make sure every touchpoint, deliverable, and coordination moment between introduction and signed contract happens with professionalism and precision. You are the operational backbone of how Hyfé earns trust with its earliest customers. Key Responsibilities Conduct market research and stakeholder identification, developing and executing Hyfé’s outreach strategy. Own deal coordination and pipeline management to ensure the deal moves forward from first follow-up through to signed contract. Manage customer projects, keeping stakeholders informed, influencing internal teams to deliver results, and owning delivery of results and reports. Own customer success and satisfaction. Requirements 2-3 years of experience in project management, consulting, operations, or a similar structured execution role. Exceptional organizational skills – you run checklists, own timelines, and follow through without being asked twice. Clear, professional written communicator; able to draft crisp emails and customer-facing materials. Comfortable operating across technical and commercial stakeholders. Proactive, detail-oriented, and energized by making a process run well. Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving priorities in a startup environment. Authorization to work in the US; able to work in-person in San Francisco 5 days per week. Deep alignment with our values: Unity, Dependability, Momentum, Courage, Joy. Bonus Qualifications Background in management consulting or structured client-facing work. Experience with CRM tools, contract management, or DocuSign workflows. Familiarity with food, biotech, or chemical industries. Experience coordinating deliverables across technical and non-technical teams. Benefits Competitive compensation, depending on experience ($90,000-$130,000 salary plus equity ownership in Hyfé), plus revenue based cash incentives. 15 days PTO, paid holidays, and year-end office closure (pending business performance). 401(k) plan. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short-term disability coverage. In-office snacks & drinks. Weekly and monthly team bonding. Opportunity for rapid growth as the company scales. Hyfé is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr