Project Manager

Witt/Kieffer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CAB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects in Houston. This role is critical in aligning project goals with strategic objectives and managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communication.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of project management experience in operationally complex environments. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential. This full-time position allows travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer goods environments.
• Project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Drive project execution through stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Organizational skills

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category: Administration

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 is produced in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

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.

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; expose 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.
• Proficiency 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 to passing a drug test.

Position Requirements

• Full‑Time (Exempt)
• Travel: up to 10%
• Position: Project Manager I
• Open date: 5/6/2026
• Location: Houston Office

About the Organization

CAB Enterprises, Inc., is the exclusive distributor for the Electrolit brand in the United States. The primary objective of CAB Enterprises is to lead the growth of Electrolit sales in the United States.

This position is currently accepting applications.