Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (Remote)

Company Overview 
For over 20 years, FoodChain ID has been a leader in the New Food industry, helping companies meet the rising demand for transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability. Our services include Non-GMO Project verification, USDA Organic certification, BRC and SQF certification, and more. Today, more than 30,000 companies across 100+ countries rely on FoodChain ID to ensure product integrity and food chain safety and transparency—one client, one product at a time. 

Job Summary 
The Senior Project Manager is a client-facing role responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects in a professional services environment. This position ensures delivery against scope, budget, and timelines while managing client relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams. The role requires significant expertise in enterprise software, supply chain solutions, and digital technologies, with a proven ability to deliver results in consulting and IT-driven project environments. 

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria with stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility 

• Develop detailed project plans, tracking progress via PMO standards and tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project) 

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and risks; prepare milestone acceptance documents for client alignment and billing 

• Lead cross-functional project teams, internal resources, and external consultants for successful execution 

• Oversee project RAID (risks, actions, issues, decisions) and escalate concerns appropriately 

• Ensure clear, consistent communication with clients through status reporting and regular project reviews 

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation in alignment with PMO standards 

• Support continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to PMO processes, tools, and reporting 

• Partner with leadership to analyze project performance, adoption, and alignment with client and company goals 

Competencies 

• Proven client-facing project leadership in consulting/professional services 

• Strong knowledge of enterprise software, enterprise architecture, agile software development, and digital technologies 

• Expertise in supply chain solutions and process manufacturing environments 

• Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills 

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

• Advanced computer literacy including Office Suite, project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence) 

• Ability to work effectively with international, cross-functional teams 

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• At least 8 years of IT consulting experience, with a minimum of 5 years in project management within a professional services firm 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business) 

• Experience in manufacturing or retail industries; process manufacturing industry experience preferred 

• Project Management certification highly desirable (PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent) 

• Proficiency in English; additional languages a plus 

Position Type and Expected Working Hours 

• Full-time position; core business hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with flexibility as needed 

Travel 

• Up to 25% travel may be required 

Additional Duties 
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties, activities, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. 

EEO Statement 
FoodChain ID, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.