Project Manager, Operations Manager

Company Summary

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, we are a fully integrated farming operation with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several states.

We are one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and are looking to grow our workforce family.

Title:

Project Manager

Reports To:

Chief Information Officer

Location:

Delray Beach, FL

Type:
Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt

The Project Manager plays a vital leadership role in driving operational excellence across Pero Family Farms. This position is responsible for coordinating cross‑functional initiatives, aligning business objectives with project execution, and ensuring that people, processes, and technology move together toward shared goals. The role requires a strategic communicator, a skilled organizer, and a proactive problem solver who can bring clarity, structure, and momentum to projects that affect every level of our organization.

• Project Leadership
  • Lead multiple projects from planning through execution and completion.
  • Monitor progress, manage risks, and adjust plans to maintain scope, budget, and timeline integrity.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, escalations, and stakeholder communication.
• Business Analysis & Data Management
  • Gather and document detailed business requirements from operational and corporate stakeholders.
  • Use SQL to extract, analyze, and interpret data supporting project decisions and performance metrics.
  • Partner with business and data teams to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and meaningful reporting.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Prepare and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation including project plans, status reports, timelines, and end‑user materials.
  • Communicate milestones, challenges, and progress effectively to leadership and project teams.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic and operational goals.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, productivity, and workflow alignment.
  • Foster communication, accountability, and problem solving across departments.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience, preferably within food, manufacturing, logistics, or similar operational environments.
• Strong business analysis capabilities, translating business needs into project requirements.
• Proficiency in SQL for data analysis; familiarity with database management is a plus.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and project management platforms (Jira, Monday, Trello).
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to engage and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM.

This role involves a blend of office‑based work and onsite engagement at production or project locations. Occasional travel may be required for project oversight, team collaboration, or stakeholder coordination. The environment is dynamic, collaborative, and highly cross‑functional.

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company’s needs evolve.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Project Management and Information Technology

• Food Production