Project Management & Portfolio Manager
The Manager of Project Management & Portfolio is essential to Eagle Foods' ability to deliver excellence across its innovation and commercialization pipeline. Reporting into R&D while supporting cross-functional teams company-wide, this role is responsible for leading high-priority projects (approximately 50% of the time), managing two direct reports, and contributing to broader portfolio planning and prioritization. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and brings a balance of strategic thinking and execution. They will apply structure, tools, and clear communication to drive progress, ensure accountability, and enable timely decision-making. This role is also instrumental in reinforcing Stage-Gate discipline, improving project visibility, and driving continuous improvement in how the organization operates.
Project Leadership & Excellence
- Lead high-impact innovation and commercialization projects, ensuring on-time execution and stakeholder alignment
- Use Stage-Gate methodology to manage project phases and guide cross-functional teams from concept to launch
- Ensure compliance with Eagle Foods' Stage-Gate process and drive clarity on expectations at each project stage
- Partner with stakeholders in Marketing, Sales, Operations, Regulatory, and Finance to resolve issues and align on critical path activities
Team & People Management
Manage two direct reports, ensuring team collaboration, accountability, and workload balancePortfolio & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with the Vice President, R&D and other leaders to maintain the project portfolio and identify opportunities for streamlining and prioritizationTranslate complex information into clear communications and reports for project teams and leadershipTools, Systems & Continuous Improvement
Champion the use of project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI) to track progress, share information, and ensure transparencyIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance speed, efficiency, and decision claritySupport development and refinement of tools, templates, and workflows to standardize executionQualifications and Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Project Management, or a related field is highly preferred; a Master's degree is a plusPMP certification is preferredMinimum of 5 years of experience in CPG project management or commercialization, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslySome experience mentoring or supporting junior team membersStrong working knowledge of Stage-Gate processes and cross-functional innovation practicesProficiency in project management and reporting tools such as Smartsheet, Power BI, or Microsoft ProjectProven ability to manage and coach a team, including direct oversight of two project management professionalsCommitted to fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team cultureSkilled in cross-functional collaboration with departments such as Marketing, Sales, Operations, Regulatory, and FinanceAbility to influence and guide project teams to maintain momentum and achieve outcomesBuilds strong relationships across teams to ensure clear handoffs, alignment, and effective communicationExperience supporting ownership of an innovation project portfolio, surfacing risks and tradeoffs as they ariseDemonstrated ability to contribute to prioritization discussions and capacity planning at a portfolio levelApplies strategic thinking to drive timely decision-making and support executive leadership with actionable insightsIdentifies opportunities for parallel workstreams to accelerate execution and improve time-to-marketBrings a continuous improvement mindset, contributing to the enhancement of systems and processes that increase efficiency and reduce redundancyExcellent written, verbal, and visual communication skillsSkilled at translating complex, cross-functional project details into clear, concise updates for a variety of audiencesEnsures consistent documentation and communication of project status, risks, and decisionsProvides executive-level visibility through regular reporting and insight generationDemonstrated success in directly leading commercialization and innovation projects across product categoriesMaintains proactive control over project schedules, risk mitigation, and critical decision pointsChampions the use of project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI) to drive visibility, transparency, and alignmentActs as a Stage-Gate process champion, upholding standardization and clarity around project expectationsSupports team development in planning, communication, and effective use of project toolsThis is a remote position with flexibility; however, periodic travel may be required based on project needsEstimated travel is approximately 1020%, which may include visits to corporate offices, co-manufacturers, or customer locations to support project execution and alignment