Freshpet · 1 day ago
Senior Project Manager (Innovation)
Bedminster, NJ, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expFreshpet is on a mission to change the way people nourish their pets forever. The Senior Project Manager will lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that support the strategic goals of the Innovation & Marketing department, ensuring successful project execution and fostering a strong project management culture.
Food and BeveragePetFood Processing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end management of marketing and innovation projects, ensuring milestones, scope, and timelines stay on track
Build detailed project plans, timelines, and resource models aligned to strategic business objectives
Facilitate effective project meetings, manage action items, communicate progress, and escalate risks appropriately
See around corners — identifying potential challenges and creating mitigation plans early
Serve as a connector and liaison across Marketing, R&D, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and more
Drive clarity, accountability, and shared understanding of priorities and deliverables
Foster strong partnerships to ensure alignment and seamless execution across teams
Champion the Stage-Gate process, ensuring teams are guided, supported, and following best-practice principles
Provide training, tools, and frameworks that build project management capability across the organization
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, simplify processes, and enhance efficiency
Promote operational excellence by modeling structured, forward-thinking ways of working
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of project management, commercialization, innovation, or a similar role within a fast-paced CPG environment (preferably Food & Bev)
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required
Expertise in project management software
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or other relevant certification
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies (certification a plus)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and optional life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance
Tuition assistance
Generous PTO — and more!
Company
Freshpet
Freshpet is an American manufacturer of refrigerated food and treats for dogs and cats. It was founded in 2006 by pet food industry
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
JANA PartnersMidOcean Partners
2023-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2022-09-22Post Ipo Equity
2022-05-03Post Ipo Equity· $350M
Leadership Team
William Cyr
CEO
Scott Morris
Co-Founder & President
Recent News
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