Project Manager

Purely Elizabeth; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks PTO

Company holiday time off (1 month)

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Half-day Fridays

In-person all-team summit

Job summary

Purely Elizabeth in Boulder, CO is seeking a Project Manager to drive commercialization initiatives across R&D, operations, and marketing, ensuring on-time launches and cost efficiency. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage project plans, BOMs, packaging briefs, and master data, while reporting to the Director of Commercialization.

Remote with travel and hybrid in-office schedule. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years PM experience in CPG food manufacturing, proficiency with Asana/Smartsheet,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in a CPG environment preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across R&D, operations, marketing, and supply chain.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project lifecycle with plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Manage administrative tasks including BOMs, packaging briefs, and master data setup.
• Facilitate cross-functional work sessions and document key decisions.

Skills

Project management

Asana/Smartsheet

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Every cluster counts, and so does every detail behind it. From BOMs and packaging artwork briefs to launch milestones, keep Purely Elizabeth’s projects moving across R&D, operations, and marketing so elevated, nutrient-rich products hit the shelf on time.

Purely Elizabeth

Based in Boulder, CO, Purely Elizabeth is a high-growth natural foods company focused on creating products using elevated, nutrient-rich ingredients. Their award-winning products include granola, oatmeal, and cereal. Founded in 2009 by Elizabeth Stein, a certified holistic nutrition counselor, the company is dedicated to helping consumers thrive on their wellness journey.

What You Will Do

As Project Manager, you will help drive improved performance across the entire business by planning and driving implementation of new initiatives, including product innovation and renovation, cost improvement, and manufacturing and logistics network changes. You’ll lead commercialization projects that touch every part of the business, working with R&D, operations, marketing, sales and contract manufacturing partners to keep a high volume of projects and touchpoints on track. You are a key member of the Supply Chain team and report to the Director of Commercialization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the project lifecycle for assigned initiatives, partnering with functional and project leaders to build plans and timelines, maintain project documents, and allocate resources.
• Manage project administrative tasks, including PM tool updates and preparation of BOMs, packaging artwork briefs, and master data item setup with cross-functional input.
• Lead cross-functional groups through productive work sessions, ensuring alignment and documenting key decisions.
• Drive projects forward by tracking task completion, holding team members accountable for assigned work, and ensuring critical milestones are met.
• Identify roadblocks, risks, and challenges; work cross-functionally to resolve them and escalating as needed, adjusting as priorities and project direction shift.
• Report project status to stakeholders with concise descriptions and visualizations that create visibility and alignment across the organization.
• Proactively identify and initiate process improvement opportunities.

Who You Are

You’re highly organized, detail-oriented and at your best managing a high volume of touchpoints across many projects at once, from a packaging graphics update to a new product launch. Proactive and hands-on, you’re energized by having a hand in every part of the business. You’re comfortable facilitating meetings and guiding cross-functional teams, you bring a strong sense of urgency, and you adapt quickly when priorities shift, which happens often at a fast-growing brand. When it comes to AI and new tools, you’re an early adopter who’s always looking for a better way to get things done.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in a CPG food manufacturing environment; natural foods experience is a plus.
• Experience leading projects in a team environment across multiple functions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Operations or manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Asana, Smartsheet, or other project management software experience preferred.
• Nice to have: TraceGains, ERP experience, Six Sigma Black Belt, or PMP.
• Remote with travel to Boulder about once a month or for Boulder/Denver candidates, hybrid in-office Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• 10-20% travel as needed.

Benefits

$85,000–95,000 annual salary, plus a 15% discretionary bonus target

• Three weeks PTO.
• One month of company holiday time off annually, including one week at Thanksgiving and two weeks during winter holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans with significant employer contribution towards employee premium.
• Voluntary additional coverage such as life and AD&D, critical illness, accident, short- and long-term disability, legal services and more.
• 401k plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3%.
• Half-day Fridays in Summer and Winter.
• Twice-annual in-person all-team summit.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. We welcome all ideas, experiences, strengths and work styles to our team.