Project Manager

Lipari Foods; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipari Foods, headquartered in Warren, Michigan, seeks a Project Manager to drive strategic and operational initiatives within the PMO. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage end-to-end lifecycles, and ensure on-time, on-scope delivery aligned with business goals.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, budget tracking, risk management, and governance adherence to support Lipari’s growth across 67 depots and 32 states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• PM certifications (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CSM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and achieve defined business outcomes.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Monitor progress against plans and adjust to maintain momentum.
• Act as the primary contact for sponsors and stakeholders, providing timely updates on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and status reviews to align across teams.
• Partner with Finance to track budgets, forecasts, and timelines with precision.
• Identify deviations and implement corrective actions to maintain financial and schedule integrity.
• Anticipate and mitigate project risks; manage escalations effectively.
• Uphold PMO methodologies, processes, and governance; ensure documentation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Description

The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of strategic and operational initiatives across the organization. Operating within the Project Management Office (PMO), this role will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage end-to-end project lifecycles, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives. The Project Manager will partner closely with leaders across all departments, serving as a trusted liaison between project sponsors, stakeholders, and execution teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, delivery, and closure.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and achieve defined business outcomes.
• Develop detailed project plans that define scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Monitor progress against established plans, making proactive adjustments to maintain momentum.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for project sponsors and stakeholders, providing clear, timely updates on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and status reviews to ensure alignment across teams.
• Partner with Finance to track project budgets, forecasts, and timelines with precision.
• Identify deviations and implement corrective actions to maintain financial and schedule integrity.
• Anticipate, identify, and mitigate project risks.
• Manage escalations effectively, balancing tactical solutions with long-term prevention.

Governance & Compliance

• Uphold organizational PMO methodologies, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and adherence to established governance practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field required.
• Certifications from the Project Management Institute or other project management type of certifications preferred. (e.g. PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CSM)
• 2+ years of experience in a project management capacity, preferably within a cross-functional corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver moderately complex projects under general supervision.
• Solid working knowledge of project management practices, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience coordinating multiple functions simultaneously and delivering outcomes across diverse teams.

Ideal Skills & Tools

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to coach and mentor project teams.
• Technically proficient in project management tools; experience with Microsoft Project or Smartsheet preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Proactive in bridging gaps by drafting critical deliverables (e.g. process maps, communications) to maintain project momentum.

Company Profile:

Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Lipari Foods is a leading independent distributor built around global and specialty foods. With a customer-first mindset, they serve customers through 67 depots across 32 states and growing. Lipari brings the world’s most craveable flavors to shelf with an end-to-end approach that combines exclusive and owned brands, retail services, innovative tools, and dependable delivery across 10 categories including deli, bakery, frozen/dairy, specialty grocery, international specialty, meat/seafood, packaging, confections, foodservice/prepared foods, and convenience.

Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.