Associate Project Manager R&D

Good Foods Group LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Foods Group LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager in the United States to drive new product development, commercialization, and ongoing product initiatives. You will develop and maintain schedules, coordinate cross-functional activities, and escalate risks to ensure on-time delivery.

You will partner with the Senior Project Commercialization Manager and teams across R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Marketing to enable Stage Gate readiness and timely product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• 1–3 years of project management, product development, commercialization, manufacturing, or operations experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules, timelines, and milestones.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities for new product development, commercialization, and current product initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings to review progress and action items.
• Track deliverables and follow up with cross-functional teams for timely execution.
• Coordinate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and other departments.
• Maintain project documentation and status reports in PM systems.
• Support Stage Gate processes with required documentation and inputs.
• Identify delays, risks, and resource constraints; escalate as needed.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders to maintain alignment.
• Assist with commercialization activities, including launch readiness and cross-functional handoffs.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and drive improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk identification

Project management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Science, Operations, or related field

Tools

Monday.com

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Good Foods

At Good Foods, we’re all about bringing more good to more moments – from special parties to everyday snacking, our guacamole, salsas, dips, and spreads are thoughtfully made with ingredients you can see AND taste. We are a family owned and operated business since 2007 with our headquarters located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Our chef‑created recipes with real ingredients, free from preservatives or artifical flavors. Our products come to life with vibrant textures and flavors thanks to innovative technology via High-Pressure Processing (HPP). We’re dedicated to bringing more goodness, joy and shared moments to every table through our commitment to quality, making meaningful connections and a curiosity that fuels innovation.

Job Summary

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating assigned new product development, commercialization, current product management, and related business initiatives. This role develops and maintains project timelines, tracks milestones and deliverables, coordinates cross‑functional activities, and identifies and escalates risks to support successful project execution. The position works closely with the Senior Project Commercialization Manager and cross‑functional teams to support Stage Gate readiness and timely commercialization.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules, timelines, and milestones to support timely completion of project deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities for assigned new product development, commercialization, current product, and other business initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings to review progress, timelines, key milestones, and action items.
• Track project deliverables and follow up with cross‑functional teams to support timely execution.
• Coordinate with &R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and other departments to support project activities.
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, and updates within established project management systems.
• Support Stage Gate processes by coordinating required documentation, deliverables, and cross‑functional input.
• Identify potential project delays, risks, and resource constraints, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Communicate project updates and changes to stakeholders to maintain alignment on timelines and expectations.
• Assist with commercialization activities, including launch readiness and cross‑functional handoffs.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and support implementation of improvements.
• Support the Senior Project Commercialization Manager with additional projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with cross‑functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through on project commitments.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Working knowledge of project‑management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with product development, commercialization, or Stage Gate processes preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Science, Operations, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in project management, product development, commercialization, manufacturing, operations, or a related environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project‑management platforms; Monday.com, Microsoft Project, or comparable applications preferred.