Oishii · 1 day ago
Senior Project Manager, Research & Development
Phillipsburg, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expOishii is a pioneering company in vertical farming technology, specializing in growing the best strawberries in the world. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Research & Development team to lead high-impact initiatives aimed at advancing cultivation performance and business scalability.
AgricultureAgTechFarming
Responsibilities
Lead mid- to long-term, high-impact R&D and operational initiatives critical to advancing cultivation performance, large-scale production, and business scalability, operating effectively in environments with high ambiguity and evolving scope
Translate strategic intent into structured, executable plans by defining clear objectives, success metrics, priorities, and milestones, and continuously refining scope and approach based on data, field insights, and close partnership with your direct manager and senior leaders
Own a portfolio of strategic initiatives end to end, setting direction, sequencing work, balancing resources, and driving execution across R&D, cultivation, production, engineering, operations, and commercial teams
Directly manage and develop project managers and contributors while leading and influencing indirect reports and cross-functional team members; establish clear expectations, coach teams through complex problem solving, and foster accountability, rigor, and momentum without relying solely on formal authority
Drive execution by establishing strong project governance, progress tracking, risk management, and escalation mechanisms that ensure forward momentum in fast-changing environments
Proactively identify dependencies, bottlenecks, and risks, engaging directly with on-site operations—including farm-level execution—to validate assumptions, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with operational realities
Surface issues early, develop clear response options and alternatives, and partner closely with your direct manager to enable timely decisions and course corrections
Lead field-driven problem solving in partnership with expert growers, engineers, and operators, owning issues from root-cause analysis through implementation and measurable impact
Translate on-the-ground data and execution outcomes into insights that improve performance, scalability, and future roadmap decisions, synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations for senior leaders
Clearly communicate project outcomes, insights, risks, and trade-offs to executive and cross-functional stakeholders, providing decision-ready perspectives that inform strategy and investment priorities
Capture and institutionalize key learnings, best practices, and decision rationales as reusable organizational knowledge, continuously improving project execution and problem-solving practices across the organization
Strengthen organizational execution capabilities by developing teams’ structured thinking, planning, and analytical skills through direct leadership, coaching, and influence
Qualification
Required
8-10+ years of experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments (e.g., consulting, operations, R&D, strategy, or startups)
Experience operating at a senior leadership level, with either an MBA from a top-tier program or equivalent hands-on experience driving strategy and execution
Proven ability to manage and develop teams, including 4–5 direct reports across individual contributor and manager levels
Demonstrated mastery of core project management and enabling skillsets, including planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, and structured problem solving
Proficient and familiar with communication tools such as Google suite, Microsoft Office suite, Slack, Asana, etc
Comfortable onsite daily in a farming and production environment
Proficiency in English is required and proficiency in Japanese is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan (Roth & Traditional)
EAP Access
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
Paid Training & 7 Paid Holidays
Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…
Company
Oishii
Oishii is a vertical farming company that grows fruit in an indoor vertical farm at commercial scale.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Oishii has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (1)
2023 (4)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$219.54MKey Investors
Resilience ReserveNTTMirai Creation Fund
2024-12-17Series B· $19.54M
2024-02-27Series B· $150M
2023-05-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Hiroki Koga
Co-Founder & CEO
B
Brendan Somerville
Co-Founder & COO
Recent News
2025-12-26
Company data provided by crunchbase