Project Manager - Hybrid (Atlanta)

good2grow™; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Job summary

good2grow is a children's beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia. We are seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Operations, Product Development, Brand, Finance, and Technology, turning big ideas into actionable plans and keeping work on track.

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, builds structure where little exists, and communicates progress and risks with candor to help a growing company scale.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of project management experience in CPG, food & beverage, or fast-paced growth environments.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional projects spanning Sales, Operations, Product Development, Brand/Marketing, Finance, and Technology.
• Strong proficiency with PM tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project, and with Microsoft 365.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or related field; PMP or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead priority initiatives across Sales, Operations, Product Development, Brand, Finance, and Technology from kickoff through completion.
• Define scope, goals, milestones, owners, dependencies, and maintain on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Facilitate kickoffs, working sessions, and decision meetings; provide regular updates on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Build and refine project management standards, templates, and tools to scale with growth; lead change management for new processes and tools.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Influence & communication

Excel & PowerPoint

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization & follow-through

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

PMP or similar certification

Tools

Asana

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

Job description

Under the direction of the CFO, the Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives that move good2grow forward, working primarily across Sales, Operations, Product Development, Brand, Finance, and Technology. This role is the connective thread between teams, turning big ideas into clear plans, keeping work on track, and bringing clarity when the path forward isn't obvious.

As a trusted partner to leaders across the business, the Project Manager will build structure where little exists, align stakeholders who don't report to them, and communicate progress and risks with candor. The ideal candidate is energized by ambiguity, comfortable recommending a path forward without having every answer, and motivated by helping a growing company scale well.

Candidates must reside in the Atlanta area to be considered for this role.

Key Skills Required

• Strong analytical mindset, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence – communicate clearly and concisely to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Time management and project management skills a must!
• Attention to details and dedication to getting things right
• Maintain high level of organization, time management and project management skills, commitment to follow through, enthusiasm, and motivation

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Cross-Functional Project Leadership:

Lead priority initiatives across Sales, Operations, Product Development, Brand, Finance, and Technology, from kickoff through completion. Define scope, goals, milestones, owners, and dependencies, and keep projects on time, within scope, and on budget. Maintain a consolidated view of all major initiatives, including status, resource needs, and investment required, and give the leadership team the information needed to prioritize projects and allocate resources.

Stakeholder Alignment & Communication:

Facilitate kickoffs, working sessions, and decision meetings. Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and decisions to project teams and leadership, and drive accountability without direct authority.

Risk & Issue Management

Identify roadblocks and dependencies early, develop mitigation plans, and elevate with clear recommendations when needed. Manage tradeoffs across timelines, resources, and priorities.

Process, Tools & Change Management:

Build and refine project management standards, templates, and tools that scale with good2grow's growth. Capture lessons learned and share best practices across teams. Lead change management for new processes, tools, and initiatives by communicating what is changing and why, training affected teams, gathering feedback, and reinforcing adoption so changes stick.

Education/Experience

Required:

• 5 to 8 years of project management experience, ideally in CPG, food and beverage, or a fast-paced growth environment
• Proven track record leading cross-functional projects spanning teams such as Sales, Operations, Product Development, Brand or Marketing, Finance, and Technology
• Demonstrated ability to bring structure and direction to ambiguous projects and drive decisions forward
• Strong proficiency with project management tools (such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project) and Microsoft 365

Preferred

• Experience with product launches, retail rollouts, or commercialization in CPG
• Experience with portfolio or resource management and financial/business-case literacy
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field
• PMP or similar project management certification

Work Environment:

Standard professional office environment with a hybrid work schedule. Employees are expected to work on-site 2–3 days per week, with specific in-office days determined by business needs, including collaboration, planning sessions, training activities, and other team or leadership meetings.

Travel:

10% travel

Characteristics Needed to be Successful

• We are looking for someone with a passion for service. You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room, but you do have to love coming to work every day and you must have an authentic pride in your work.
• You must be a resourceful self-starter. If you wait to be told to do something before you do it, this isn’t the place for you.
• We need someone who is adaptable. The pace of change in our business is rapid. We create plans, but we’re always ready to shift as needed to accomplish our goals.
• You must be able to establish and retain trust across the organization. It’s a small company – there will be several critical relationships that can mean the difference between success and failure.

About Us

good2grow is a children's beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Our mission is to use fun to help kids consume healthier products. And our commitment to this mission has made us a high-growth innovative beverage company, with a large, diverse, and ever-growing set of retail partners. We create better-for-you drinks that give both parents and kids a smile by combining great taste with tons of fun. We partner with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Hasbro and so many more to top our products with 100s of all of their favorite characters. Our line of products includes snacks, juices, flavored waters, and milks, so there’s something to make everybody smile.

Why join us?

good2grow® offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Short and Long Term Disability (along with salary continuation), a robust Parental Leave Policy, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, plus a generous Paid Time Off package. Through our community involvement and employee engagement initiatives, you will see that we value our employees’ experience and the community around us. At good2grow®, you will be consistently challenged, and your opportunities will only be limited by your ambition!

Our Culture

Not only are our products fun, so is our organization! We are visionaries with a growth mindset, built on trust, integrity, and collaboration. Our culture is unmatched, described by our employees as transparent, flexible, inclusive, and team oriented. Other words we’ve heard used to describe us are empowering, nurturing, relaxed, and high performing. Our goal is for every employee to feel empowered, valued, and part of the good2grow family. Our organization is dedicated to leveraging technology to make our work more efficient and to keep our remote workforce connected. We place value on not only maintaining work-life balance, but also enhancing it by encouraging a culture that understands the importance of each individual’s unique circumstances. We are an industrious organization with a penchant for fun!