Job Details

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 balance

Portfolio & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Vice President, R&D and other leaders to maintain the project portfolio and identify opportunities for streamlining and prioritization
• Translate complex information into clear communications and reports for project teams and leadership

Tools, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Champion the use of project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI) to track progress, share information, and ensure transparency
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance speed, efficiency, and decision clarity
• Support development and refinement of tools, templates, and workflows to standardize execution

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Project Management, or a related field is highly preferred; a Master's degree is a plus
• PMP certification is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CPG project management or commercialization, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Some experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Strong working knowledge of Stage-Gate processes and cross-functional innovation practices
• Proficiency in project management and reporting tools such as Smartsheet, Power BI, or Microsoft Project

• Proven ability to manage and coach a team, including direct oversight of two project management professionals
• Committed to fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with departments such as Marketing, Sales, Operations, Regulatory, and Finance
• Ability to influence and guide project teams to maintain momentum and achieve outcomes
• Builds strong relationships across teams to ensure clear handoffs, alignment, and effective communication

• Experience supporting ownership of an innovation project portfolio, surfacing risks and tradeoffs as they arise
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to prioritization discussions and capacity planning at a portfolio level
• Applies strategic thinking to drive timely decision-making and support executive leadership with actionable insights
• Identifies opportunities for parallel workstreams to accelerate execution and improve time-to-market
• Brings a continuous improvement mindset, contributing to the enhancement of systems and processes that increase efficiency and reduce redundancy

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Skilled at translating complex, cross-functional project details into clear, concise updates for a variety of audiences
• Ensures consistent documentation and communication of project status, risks, and decisions
• Provides executive-level visibility through regular reporting and insight generation

• Demonstrated success in directly leading commercialization and innovation projects across product categories
• Maintains proactive control over project schedules, risk mitigation, and critical decision points
• Champions the use of project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI) to drive visibility, transparency, and alignment
• Acts as a Stage-Gate process champion, upholding standardization and clarity around project expectations
• Supports team development in planning, communication, and effective use of project tools

• This is a remote position with flexibility; however, periodic travel may be required based on project needs
• Estimated travel is approximately 1020%, which may include visits to corporate offices, co-manufacturers, or customer locations to support project execution and alignment