Project Lead/Manager

Peak & Peak; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak & Peak is seeking an experienced Project Lead/Manager to drive strategic initiatives and ensure seamless delivery. The role requires English fluency and the ability to lead cross-functional teams from conception to completion.

Remote-first environment with international teammates; experience in consulting or consumer goods tech transformation is highly valued. You will own projects end-to-end, mitigate risks, and deliver value to clients.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in consulting or relevant industry.
• Proven experience as a project manager ideally in consumer goods, tech transformation.
• Experience in gathering functional requirements for at least 4 years.
• Excellent communication, proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Capable of working in a remote team.
• Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies and tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource strategies.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure success.
• Serve as primary English-speaking contact for stakeholders; manage updates and reporting.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance on methodology and ensure quality and standards.
• Oversee implementation and opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Why we are looking for support

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Lead/Manager with English fluency, to drive strategic initiatives, ensure seamless project delivery, and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills, technical expertise, and leadership abilities to manage projects from conception to completion.

Your tasks

Strategy & Planning:

• Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.

• Identify risks and create mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, both internal and external, in English.

• Facilitate regular status updates, meetings, and reporting to ensure alignment across teams.

• Promote a collaborative environment within the team that encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional teamwork.

Technical Expertise & Delivery:

• Provide guidance on methodology, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.

• Oversee implementation and execution, identifying opportunities for process improvements.

• Evaluate project performance using appropriate tools and methodologies.

Project Ownership:

• Take full ownership of projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget. Monitor progress, resolve issues, and make decisions proactively to keep projects on track.

• Drive continuous improvement and document best practices for future projects.

• Ensure the project is business led and brings value to the client. Understand the value levers of the project and deliver on them.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in consulting or relevant industry.

• Proven experience as a project manager ideally in the consumer goods industry, ideally around technology transformation.

• Proven experience in functional requirements gathering for at least 4 years.

• Excellent communication, proactive, can-do attitude and a mind designed for problem-solving.

• Capable of working in a remote team.

• Experience in Salesforce is a benefit.

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to Have

• German language skills.

About us

Peak & Peak helps leading Consumer Goods companies turn commercial ambition into results. We work on the processes that shape how products reach the market, from trade promotion and revenue growth to retail execution and customer experience. We advise, build and operate, combining deep industry knowledge with Salesforce expertise and hands-on implementation.
Our experience spans more than 50 Consumer Goods Cloud projects, working with companies such as Oatly, Mondelez, Coca-Cola, Paulig and Ricola. As a Salesforce Global Launch Partner and Consumer Goods Cloud Advisory Board member, we bring experience to the development of the platform and to the businesses using it.

Behind that work is an international, remote-first team across Germany, Portugal, Greece and beyond. We bring different backgrounds, languages and perspectives to the table, and share what we learn across projects and borders.
Joining Peak & Peak means taking responsibility and having a say in how we work. You’ll have the trust to contribute your expertise, support from experienced colleagues and opportunities to learn through real business challenges.

We value open communication and constructive feedback, because good work grows through exchanging ideas and improving together.
Let’s reach new Peaks together. Learn more at ppeak.com.