PMO Manager

Kevin's Natural Foods; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Kevin’s Natural Foods is seeking a PMO Manager to stand up and operationalize our first PMO, defining structure, templates, and governance for critical cross-functional initiatives.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will drive alignment, prioritization, and execution across the organization, leading high-impact projects with accountability from a central PMO without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field or equivalent leadership experience
• 5+ years of experience leading projects in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
• Proven ability to drive complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Stand up and operationalize the company’s first PMO, including frameworks, templates, and governance models
• Establish scalable project management methodologies for a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Select and implement project management tools and reporting systems
• Define and manage project intake, prioritization, and governance processes
• Partner with leadership to build a centralized project roadmap
• Create visibility into all active and proposed initiatives across the organization
• Develop prioritization frameworks based on business impact, urgency, and resource capacity
• Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and execution
• Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects as needed
• Drive timelines, accountability, and coordination across functions without direct authority
• Build KPIs and dashboards to track project progress and PMO effectiveness
• Provide executive-level updates on project health, risks, and outcomes
• Coach teams on project management best practices and elevate organizational discipline

Skills

PMO

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Process improvement

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Kevin’s Natural Foods is seeking a PMO Manager to stand up and operationalize our first Project Management Office (PMO). This role will serve as the initial builder of PMO capabilities: establishing structure, processes, and visibility across critical cross-functional initiatives.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this individual will partner closely with leadership to drive alignment, prioritization, and execution across all functions of the organization. While not directly leading a team, this role will spearhead high-impact initiatives and serve as a central driver of project discipline across the organization. Some examples of projects may include: Stage Gate Governance, Trade Planning Implementation, Enterprise-wide productivity, Data Warehouse/Power BI Implementation.

This is a highly hands-on role for someone who thrives in building from the ground up, influencing without authority, and driving outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate not only operates with a humble & hungry mindset, but brings a command-level standard of discipline, accountability, and a relentless commitment to mission execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Stand up and operationalize the company’s first PMO, including frameworks, templates, and governance models
• Establish practical, scalable project management methodologies suited for a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Select and implement project management tools and reporting systems
• Define and manage project intake, prioritization, and governance processes
• Partner with the Chief of Staff and leadership team to build and maintain a centralized project roadmap
• Create visibility into all active and proposed initiatives across the organization
• Develop prioritization frameworks based on business impact, urgency, and resource capacity
• Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and execution
• Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects as needed
• Drive timelines, accountability, and coordination across functions without direct authority
• Act as the connective tissue through project completion for all projects
• Identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints early and proactively
• Drive clarity and resolution in environments with competing priorities
• Build KPIs and dashboards to track project progress and overall PMO effectiveness
• Provide structured, executive-level updates on project health, risks, and outcomes
• Support leadership decision-making through clear insights and recommendations
• Coach teams on project management best practices and elevate overall organizational discipline
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent leadership experience (including military service)
• 5+ years of experience leading projects, programs, or operations in fast-paced, high-accountability environments (military, manufacturing, CPG, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Proven experience improving processes, building structure, or operating in ambiguous environments
• Strong ability to influence and align cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Executive-level communication skills and leadership presence, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and drive alignment
• Ability to distill complex problems into clear, actionable steps that teams can execute against. Strong sense of accountability and follow-through, ensuring commitments are met and results are delivered.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to operate independently, stand alone when needed, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize effectively and drive results under pressure
• Experience with project management tools, systems, or operational tracking (ERP experience such as SAP is a plus)
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification (or comparable experience leading structured programs/operations) preferred

What You’ll Prepare Yourself For:

This role is a proving ground for future leadership. You will operate at the center of the business, gaining visibility across functions and working alongside senior leaders to drive critical initiatives. You will build a deep understanding of how Kevin’s operates from end-to-end across all functions.

Over time, this experience will prepare you to take on larger leadership roles with direct ownership. Future paths may include Operations leadership, Supply Chain, Commercial execution, or other roles where you are accountable for delivering results at scale.

dependending on your strengths, will power, and passion.

More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:

Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.

In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.

Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.

Salary Range: $100,000.00- $120,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus

Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications

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