Project Manager

Title : Project Manager

Location: OPEN TO FULLY REMOTE CANDIDATES in EST / CST OR EAST HANOVER LOCAL

Duration : 4 Months with with possible extension

Pay Range: $50/hr - $56/hr



Shift: Monday-Friday 8 hours per day

Description

The Ventures Procurement team requires a contractor to lead productivity projects focused on raw materials and packaging.


This individual will drive cost savings and efficiency improvements through supplier/supply chain changes and specification changes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and remain financially viable.



Scope of Work

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end productivity projects involving supplier changes, supply chain optimization, and specification modifications for raw materials and packaging.
• Support development of and maintain detailed project plans with clearly defined milestones, timelines, and deliverables in line with expected ATO dates.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical path items; proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Identify suppliers to meet specifications aligned with R&D.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Engage and align cross-functional partners (e.g., R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Regulatory) to deliver key milestones.
• Facilitate working sessions and drive accountability across stakeholder groups in conjunction with PCM organization.
• Remove barriers and escalate issues as needed to keep projects on track.

Financial Oversight

• Continuously evaluate and validate the financial viability of each project throughout its lifecycle.
• Track projected savings vs. actuals and flag deviations early.
• Prepare business cases and financial analyses to support decision-making.

Stakeholder Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular status reports to upper management on project progress, risks, and financial performance.
• Prepare and present approval requests to senior leadership at key decision gates.
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all project decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within procurement, supply chain, or Client/manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of raw materials and/or packaging sourcing and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Financial acumen - ability to build and assess business cases, track savings, and evaluate project ROI.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Ventures, innovation, or high-growth business environment.
• PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent certification.
• Background in supplier transitions, specification changes, or reformulation projects.
• Familiarity with stage-gate or similar project governance frameworks.

Key Deliverables

• Project plans with defined milestones and timelines for each productivity initiative.
• Regular status reports (cadence TBD) for upper management.
• Financial viability assessments at each project stage gate.
• Approval request packages for senior leadership review.
• Post-project close-out reports with documented savings and lessons learned.

Success Metrics

• On-time delivery of project milestones.
• Realized productivity savings vs. target.
• Stakeholder satisfaction (cross-functional partners and leadership).
• Quality of reporting and governance documentation.