Project Manager (Temporary)

Kate Farms•Goleta, CA

7h•$85 - $105•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide embedded, part-time support (30–35 hours per week) for our Blended Program through the end of 2026. Reporting to the Associate Director, Project Management, this role will serve as a key partner in driving execution across strategic initiatives spanning product development, manufacturing, and commercialization within our blended nutrition portfolio. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional coordination and play a critical role in ensuring program success in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment by managing timelines and dependencies, facilitating stakeholder alignment, and ensuring critical milestones are achieved. The ideal candidate is highly organized and proactive, brings strong experience in consumer-packaged goods, and has demonstrated success operating in complex programs that require both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. They thrive in fast-paced, evolving settings, bring structure to ambiguity, and can translate technical concepts into actionable plans that support commercialization and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of project management, program management, or related experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
PMP certification or equivalent project management certification required.
Proven experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving environment.
Exceptional organizational and project execution skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment with a high degree of autonomy and without direct authority.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear action plans and business insights.
Experience developing and maintaining project plans, managing dependencies, and driving accountability for results.
Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across teams.
Commitment to Kate Farms' mission, values, and collaborative culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience within consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food, nutrition, healthcare, wellness, or related industries.
Experience supporting product development, commercialization, product lifecycle management, or go-to-market initiatives.
Experience working within regulated or quality-sensitive environments.
Experience supporting packaging innovation, product transformation, portfolio management, or brand integration initiatives.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Asana, Jira, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Operate as an embedded leader driving execution across multiple interconnected initiatives within the Blended Program, ensuring projects remain on track and aligned with key business objectives.
Lead project team members to own delivery of key milestones, proactively identifying and removing blockers to maintain progress.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, and governance processes across cross-functional workstreams.
Manage project risks, dependencies, decisions, and action items while driving accountability for deliverables and milestones.
Partner closely with stakeholders across Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Commercial, and Operations to ensure alignment and informed decision-making.
Coordinate activities supporting product renovation, reformulation, packaging innovation, manufacturing integration, portfolio optimization, and brand integration initiatives.
Support the development of a portfolio strategy and commercialization readiness by driving launch planning, customer transition activities, and go-to-market execution.
Facilitate project meetings, communicate status updates, and provide visibility into program health, risks, and progress.
Identify opportunities to improve coordination, streamline execution, and enhance collaboration across highly interdependent workstreams.
Prepare executive-ready project updates, recommendations, and reporting materials for leadership stakeholders.