Project Manager

Electrolit (CAB Enterprises); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CAB Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives driving Electrolit's strategic objectives from initiation through delivery. The role partners with functional leaders and external partners to translate business goals into executable plans, manage scope, timelines, budgets, and risk, while advancing PMO maturity.

Location: Houston, TX. The position emphasizes disciplined project management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• PM methodologies and governance applied to moderately complex initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple workstreams.
• Strong planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects aligned with Electrolit's priorities.
• Translate objectives into structured plans with scope, timeline, milestones, and budgets.
• Serve as the central point of coordination across functions and workstreams.
• Drive execution through disciplined planning and proactive issue management.
• Identify, assess, and escalate project risks and constraints to PMO leadership.
• Prepare change requests within governance processes and obtain approvals.
• Facilitate cross-functional sessions and decision forums to maintain momentum.
• Present clear status updates and risk assessments to PMO and leadership.
• Track budgets and resources within approved parameters; report variances.
• Coordinate vendor and partner activities to ensure scope alignment.
• Uphold PMO standards while adapting plans to project needs.
• Lead close-out activities and capture lessons learned for the organization.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Influence without authority

Analytical skills

MS Office & PM tools

ERP systems knowledge (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

CAB Enterprises, Inc. proudly serves as the exclusive distributor of Electrolit in the United States. Electrolit is owned by Grupo Pisa, Latin America's premier pharmaceutical company with over 80 years of experience. Electrolit has become a leader in premium hydration beverages. Since Electrolit entered the US in 2015, we have increased Electrolit's visibility in the U.S. market, by building on the brand’s rich legacy that began in 1950 as a hydration solution for children. With a steadfast commitment to quality, Electrolit has an innovative, scientifically backed formula, an exciting range of flavors, which uses pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and produced in a state-of-the-art facility.

At CAB Enterprises, we pride ourselves on fostering a service-oriented culture that values the collective skills and contributions of our team members. Our core values: humility, honesty, respect, responsibility, and drive are the cornerstones of our success. We have a dynamic and fulfilling workplace where our employees are recognized as our most valuable asset. Together, we celebrate our achievements and look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with Electrolit's strategic priorities, operational objectives, and governance standards. This role manages initiatives with broad organizational impact, multiple interdependencies, and increased business risk, supporting commercial growth, operational scalability, supply chain performance, and enterprise execution.

The Project Manager owns project scope, timelines, budgets, resource planning, and risk management, serving as the primary point of accountability for assigned initiatives. This role partners closely with functional leaders, senior stakeholders, and external partners to translate business objectives into executable plans and drive delivery through influence and disciplined project management practices.

Operating with a high degree of independence, the Project Manager applies advanced judgment to navigate ambiguity, resolve complex challenges, and support effective decision-making. This position plays a key role in strengthening Electrolit's project management maturity by contributing to PMO standards, governance, and continuous improvement efforts, while supporting the development of project management capability across the organization.

Location: Houston, TX - HQ

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects with moderate to high complexity, supporting Electrolit's commercial, operational, and strategic priorities.
• Translate business objectives into structured project plans, including defined scope, timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and risk considerations, in alignment with PMO guidance.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination and accountability for assigned initiatives, managing dependencies across functions and workstreams.
• Drive project execution through disciplined planning, stakeholder alignment, and proactive issue management.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, constraints, and interdependencies, escalating material impacts and recommended actions to PMO leadership.
• Prepare change requests and recommendations related to scope, timeline, or budget and obtain required approvals through established governance processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions and decision forums to resolve issues and maintain momentum.
• Prepare and present clear, structured project status updates, risk assessments, and proposed actions for PMO and functional leadership review.
• Track and manage project budgets and resource utilization within approved parameters; elevate variances for review and approval.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor and partner activities for assigned projects, ensuring deliverables align with approved scope and expectations.
• Ensure consistent application of PMO standards, tools, and methodologies while adapting execution plans to project needs with PMO alignment.
• Lead project close-out activities, including documentation, lessons learned, and operational handoffs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the PMO by providing feedback on tools, templates, and delivery practices.
• Provide informal guidance or execution support to Junior Project Managers as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, workflows, and governance processes, with the ability to apply them to moderately complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with multiple workstreams, dependencies, and stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to assess risks and constraints, develop response options, and elevate recommendations through established approval channels.
• Effective stakeholder communication skills, including the ability to present clear status updates and decision considerations.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Sound judgment in navigating ambiguity, while recognizing when alignment or approval is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt project execution approaches while remaining aligned to PMO standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and project management tools.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects in food, beverage, consumer goods, manufacturing, or similar operationally complex environments.
• Experience working within a formal PMO or structured governance framework preferred.
• Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent) preferred but not required.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work extended hours during high-priority project periods.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, or remain mobile for extended periods while facilitating meetings or project activities.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherited in the occupation.

Cab Enterprises Inc. is committed to maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity and is free of discrimination. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment might be subject of passing a drug test.