Trident Seafoods · 13 hours ago
PROJECT MANAGER, PET & HEALTH NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expTrident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. The Project Manager role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams through the entire lifecycle of new product development for the Pet & Health Department, ensuring high-quality deliverables and alignment with business goals.
Food and Beverage
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads and manages end-to-end product development projects to meet business goals and timelines
Analyzes project requirements and allocate resources effectively across project phases, including sample planning to ensure all workstreams run smoothly
Acts as the primary liaison for outside vendors to oversee creative tasks and requests
Supports creative quality control by reviewing deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project guidelines prior to vendor release / submission
Develops detailed work plans, assign responsibilities, and define scope and deliverables
Collaborates with cross-functional teams - both internal and external - including Category Management, Sales, Marketing, R&D, QA, and Supply Chain
Supports category management activities by leveraging market insights, competitive data, and retailer-specific requirements to inform product briefs, validate project direction, and guide portfolio decisions
Partners with Internal stakeholders to translate category strategies into project priorities, ensuring product development aligns with shopper needs, channel dynamics, and assortment opportunities
Monitors project progress, manage risks, and ensure milestone delivery; troubleshoots issues and implements solutions to keep projects on track
Prepares and presents regular project status reports to stakeholders
Supports continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization
Ensures compliance with company environmental, safety, and quality policies
Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in food, beverage, consumer products, pet consumable products, nutraceutical products or packaging industries
A bachelor's degree in business, food science, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
Experience working in foodservice, retail, or club channels
Familiarity with stage-gate or similar product development processes
Experience using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana)
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across departments
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Discretionary/performance-based incentives
Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Optional HRA/HSA
Telemedicine
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Long-term disability
Basic life and AD&D
401(k) with a company match
Paid time off
10 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Commuter and transit programs
Company
Trident Seafoods
Trident Seafoods is seafood company in the United States.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Bundrant
CEO
Recent News
2025-08-04
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