Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Oterra is the global leader in naturally sourced colors for food, beverages, dietary supplements, and pet food. With over 140 years of expertise, we believe nature got it right the first time. Join our fast-growing, international team and help us make natural, healthy food accessible worldwide.

This position will lead complex, cross-functional projects frominitialcustomer opportunity and project definition through product development, application validation, customer approval, scale-up, and commercialization.

The role will proactivelyidentifyrisks and dependencies, manage critical paths, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure projects progress efficiently to meet customer and business needs.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, strategic, and action-oriented project leader who understands the complexity of B2B ingredient development and can effectively manage projects involving customers, technical teams, commercial stakeholders, and supply chain and operational functions.

• Lead end-to-end project management for strategic customer and Innovation projects globally
• Establish scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and success criteria for each project
• Build project plans and critical paths aligning Sales, Applications, Product Development, Regulatory, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Operations across regions
• Lead kickoffs; define roles, responsibilities, and decision rights
• Identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints before they cause delays
• Facilitate resolution of cross-functional and cross-regional challenges; escalate st when needed
• Maintain visibility into the global Innovation project portfolio and pipeline
• Establish standardized PM processes, governance, and stage-gate practices across regions
• Ensure alignment with customer expectations, commercial priorities, and global Innovation strategy

• Improved on-time execution of strategic customer and Innovation projects.
• Faster progression of customer projects frominitialopportunity through commercialization.
• Improved cross-functional alignment and accountability across technical, commercial, sourcing, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Increased visibility of project status, risks, dependencies, supply constraints, and resource needs.
• Reduced project delays caused by unclear ownership or cross-functional dependencies.
• Improved identification and management of sourcing, supply, and operational risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Improved prioritization and execution of the US Innovation project portfolio.
• Successful execution of strategic natural color conversion and customer innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Business, ora related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably withinfood ingredients, natural colors, food & beverage, consumer products, R&D, or a related B2B industry.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects involving technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders.
• Experience working with customers and managing projects from development through commercialization.
• Experience collaborating with R&D, Product Development, Applications, Regulatory, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Commercial functions.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience with project management tools and systems.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training preferred.

At Oterra, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
• Financial Security: A retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and bonus program.
• Time for You:
  Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
• Engagement in the…