Innovation manager Jobs in Houston, TX

An employer is looking for a Project Manager in the Plano, TX area to help lead initiatives in the food innovation and R&D space. You will be joining the local team to support a global project to optimize one of their key ingredients and help drive the implementation of a new, global R&D process. You will build / manage the project schedule for the ingredient optimization project, clarify key workstreams, track activities / deliverables and remove bottlenecks. You will hold weekly status meetings, track project budget and ensure project is on the agreed upon timeline. Additional tasks will include implementing the new stage gate process by supporting the related stakeholders / tools and host kick-offs to facilitate project meetings.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years experience in project management- Ideally CPG, retail, food service, or related industry

Background working with food / ingredient suppliers and vendor management

Process improvement and optimization experience

Monday.com experience or similar project management software

Strong Excel, PowerPoint skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Food innovation or R&D experience

Sensory science knowledge

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.