Project Manager - Senior

Independence Pet Group

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Independence Pet Holdings, established in 2021, is a corporate holding company managing a diverse portfolio of pet health brands and services. Clarus, a pioneering pet health technology company, is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Project Manager to serve as a central execution leader. This role will own the delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives, from product launches and commercialization readiness to internal operating improvements. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving environments, is comfortable creating processes, and can lead teams through ambiguity to deliver tangible business outcomes. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Commercial, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Leadership to ensure initiatives are aligned, launch-ready, and executed with rigor.

Requirements

7–12+ years of experience in project/program management, consulting, operations, or similar roles leading cross-functional initiatives.
Strong experience leading product launches, complex business initiatives, or transformation programs in high-growth or evolving environments.
Demonstrated ability to drive execution in ambiguity and create structure where processes do not yet exist.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills; comfortable working with senior leaders and executive teams.
Proven ability to lead teams of 5–15+ contributors across multiple functions (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Ops, Finance, Legal).
Hands-on experience with project management methodologies and tools (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid); strong at building pragmatic systems for visibility and accountability.
Self-starter who operates independently, prioritizes effectively, and owns outcomes—not just tasks.
Experience in technology, SaaS, or product-driven organizations strongly preferred.
Able and open to work hybrid - 2 days/week downtown Boston.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of high-impact, business-critical initiatives across Clarus, including new product launches, major enhancements, and strategic internal programs.
Translate company strategy and leadership direction into clear plans, timelines, dependencies, owners, and decisions.
Act as a senior execution partner to functional and executive leaders, helping turn ideas into outcomes.
Own cross-functional launch planning and execution for new products and major releases, including integrated launch plans and timelines, alignment across various departments, and definition/tracking of launch readiness criteria and success metrics.
Ensure all workstreams are coordinated and that teams are prepared operationally, commercially, and technically for launch.
Identify gaps early and drive resolution to ensure launches are on-time and high quality.
Drive clarity in ambiguous problem spaces where goals, scope, or pathways may not be fully defined.
Design and implement lightweight, scalable processes, templates, and operating rhythms to improve execution as the business grows.
Continuously improve how Clarus plans, tracks, launches, and executes initiatives across teams.
Build and maintain project and program plans, including milestones, risks, dependencies, tradeoffs, and escalation paths.
Establish dashboards and leadership readouts that clearly communicate progress, risks, decisions needed, and outcomes.
Proactively identify blockers and risks; drive mitigation through clear owners and timelines.
Serve as a primary point of coordination across functions for assigned initiatives.
Lead working sessions, cross-functional stand-ups, leadership reviews, and executive escalations.
Influence without authority by building trust, aligning incentives, and keeping teams focused on outcomes.