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FoodChain ID · 7 hours ago

Associate Project Manager

FoodChain ID is a company focused on supporting project teams and client stakeholders to successfully deliver projects. The Associate Project Manager is responsible for coordinating resources, tracking progress, managing documentation, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while upholding PMO standards.

Business DevelopmentFood and BeverageFood ProcessingInformation TechnologyService IndustrySoftware
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Responsibilities

Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Develop and maintain project plans to monitor and track progress with clients and internal teams, following PMO standards and procedures
Communicate contractual project deliverables with internal teams using tools such as Jira and Confluence; monitor progress and export reports for clients and the PMO
Manage project phase deliverables and prepare milestone acceptance documentation for client alignment and/or billing for fixed-price contracts
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification and approval techniques
Coordinate internal resources and external consultants to ensure flawless project execution
Manage relationships with clients and project stakeholders
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation in collaboration with the PMO
Lead client communications, including attending regular virtual meetings to gather requirements, take detailed briefs, and clarify project needs
Support the development and execution of standard procedures to track project performance and measure short- and long-term success
Maintain the project RAID (Risks, Issues, Actions, Decisions) log and escalate significant concerns as needed
Follow and reinforce PMO standards, including templates, governance, and reporting cadence

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProject Management ToolsProject Management CertificationsMultitaskingAdditional LanguagesFood Safety KnowledgeCompliance Software KnowledgeEnglish ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCross-functional Teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Food Science, Environmental Science, Economics, Law, Information Technology, or similar)
Up to 3 years of experience in project management, project coordination, operations, analytics, or delivery support roles
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages a plus
Ability to communicate professionally with clients
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
Experience working with cross-functional and international teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Planner, Jira, Confluence)

Preferred

Previous industry experience preferred, particularly within Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, or Chemical sectors
Project Management certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP)
Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Food Safety, and Compliance software is a plus

Company

FoodChain ID

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FoodChain ID is a provider of technology-enabled, integrated testing, certification, and technical services solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Conor Kearney
Chief Executive Officer
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