Project Manager

Project Manager

Ocean Spray is hiring for a Project Manager! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we've been making our own way ever since.

Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote.

Ocean Spray is a farmer-owned cooperative built on collaboration, accountability, and delivering results that matter. Our Enterprise Project Management team partners closely with functional leaders to help turn priorities into action—driving clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution across initiatives. We are seeking a Manager, Project Management, to lead the execution of projects and portfolio management of the USA Beverage business. This role is highly execution-focused, partnering day-to-day with leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, on scope, and with intended impact.

A Day in the Life...

• Manage the end-to-end execution of function-specific projects or workstreams within the USA Beverage portfolio
• Serve as a trusted partner by providing portfolio visibility, enabling informed prioritization decisions & guiding project initiation, sequencing & trade off conversations.
• Lead, coach, and develop associate project manager(s) within the beverage team
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones; track progress and drive follow-through
• Ensure scope, risks, dependencies, and outcomes are actively managed throughout the project lifecycle
• Partner closely with functional stakeholders to understand priorities and translate them into practical execution plans
• Coordinate across cross functional teams to align resources, manage interdependencies, and resolve issues
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and decision forums to maintain momentum and clarity
• Identify risks, issues, and potential roadblocks early; escalate appropriately with clear data and observations
• Provide clear, concise project updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Maintain accurate project documentation, status reporting, and lessons learned
• Identify opportunities to improve project practices, governance and cross functional ways of working
• Evaluate assumptions, identify execution risks and recommend alternative approaches to improve project outcomes
• Translate complex information into practical insights that support timely decision making

What We Are Looking For:

Required

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably supporting initiatives within a functional or business domain
• Experience working on cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
• Understand business objectives and connect project execution to organizational strategy
• Strong execution mindset with attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to anticipate future risks, opportunities, & requirements guiding cross functional teams to proactively prepare for what's ahead
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and dependencies simultaneously
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and comfort operating in evolving environments
• Sound judgment and emotional intelligence when navigating ambiguity and change

Preferred

• Experience supporting functional areas such as Commercial, R&D, Operations, IT, Supply Chain, Finance, or Corporate Services
• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid)
• Exposure to transformation initiatives, systems implementations, or process improvement efforts

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required); Master's Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Annual Salary: $116,300 - $145,400

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.