Project Manager (Temporary)

About Kate Farms

Kate Farms is a company dedicated to making nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare. Our mission is to help people live their best lives by providing complete nutrition formulas for those with medical needs.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Kate Farms is an equal opportunity employer and focuses on equality in all aspects of employment.

Position Overview

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. This role reports to the Associate Director, Project Management and plays a key role in driving execution across strategic initiatives.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Cover 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in project management, program management, or related fields.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Demands

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds.
• Be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
• This position will work in a home/office environment.

Compensation

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is $85.00 - $105.00 / hour USD. Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component that together comprise the On-Target-Earnings (OTE).

Benefits

• Company-matched 401k plan
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents
• Paid disability leave
• Paid parental / pregnancy leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as directed by the management of the company.