Product Data & Sustainability Project Manager

Ippolito International, LP; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ippolito International, LP is seeking a Project Manager (Product Development, Sustainability) to oversee customer product specifications, data, and documentation across internal systems and portals. You will work with Production, FSQA, Sales, and other teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely updates.

The role focuses on master data in Specright, management of retailer and foodservice portals, and supporting sustainability data collection and reporting, with coordination across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in fresh produce, agriculture, food manufacturing, CPG, or related industries.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, specification management, sustainability, or project management.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with PLM systems.
• Experience with Specright or similar specification management software preferred.
• Experience managing customer product specification portals and retailer requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer product specifications and documentation.
• Update product revisions in Specright and customer portals.
• Manage retailer, customer, and foodservice product portals.
• Track portal deadlines, specification updates, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain master product data within Specright and other specification management systems.
• Validate product information to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, FSQA, Sales, and other departments to obtain and maintain accurate product information.
• Support sustainability data collection, tracking, and reporting activities.
• Support product modifications and product launches by coordinating information across departments.
• Maintain organized records of specifications, revisions, approvals, and portal submissions.
• Assist with customer requests related to product information and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product data management and specification processes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Specright

SpecRight

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ippolito International, LP is seeking a Project Manager (Product Development, Sustainability) to oversee customer product specifications, data, and documentation across internal systems and portals. You will work with Production, FSQA, Sales, and other teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely updates.

The role focuses on master data in Specright, management of retailer and foodservice portals, and supporting sustainability data collection and reporting, with coordination across