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Project Manager

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Job Title:

Project Manager
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Position Type:
Full-Time

Location:

Hybrid – 4 Days in Office / 1 day WFH

Reports To:

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

At Universal Nutrition, our people are the heart of everything we do. From groundbreaking research to innovative product development, marketing, sales, operations, and distribution, we are a team driven by a shared mission. We harness science, technology, and human ingenuity to fuel both body and mind, empowering people to pursue their passions every day. We started as a family business, and no matter how much we grow, that entrepreneurial spirit remains.

Some of us have been here for decades and some have just started, but everyone belongs. Open communication and mutual respect define us. At Universal Nutrition, we are driven to push boundaries as a team and make a lasting difference.

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager. This role is a full‑time exempt position reporting into the COO. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, changing environment, can see the big picture while crafting supporting details. They are comfortable with change but can stay firm in difficult circumstances, enjoy learning new systems, and use data to stabilize workflow and improve planning.

This individual thrives in small teams where everyone is a significant contributor to the department’s success.

• Own a pipeline of projects as a key leader responsible for the execution of project timelines and resource outlining, with a strong understanding of linkages between tasks throughout the commercialization of a new item.
• Create and maintain project timelines and Gantt charts to identify and track critical path activities, dependencies, risks, and contingencies with all teams to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Support cross‑functional project teams (including Formulation, Marketing, Sales, Packaging, Operations, Regulatory) from project onset through launch.
• Develop and implement project charters, Gantt charts, and metrics, obtain partner alignment, identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and lead conflict resolution.
• Utilize effective communication skills to inform various levels of the organization and team members in a timely manner.
• Frame and communicate project questions to facilitate informed and agile decision‑making.
• Maintain and facilitate the Stage Gate process, project plans, issue logs, test plans, and formal documentation for stakeholder meetings.
• Act as the “project advocate” in overcoming obstacles and keeping projects progressing through the Stage Gate process.

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in the CPG space.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects with varying levels of complexity.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, attention to detail, and multitasking ability.
• Proven success working effectively with all levels of management and across different departments.
• Ability to manage high volume and turnaround.

• Hybrid
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  4 days onsite / 1 day remote.

• Salary range: $120,000 – $140,000, dependent upon skill set and merit.
• Eligibility for short‑term incentive type bonuses.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance offered, cost shared between employer and employee.
• 401(k) Match – Safe Harbor Match.
• Employer‑sponsored Life, Basic AD&D, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance; additional buy‑up insurances available.
• Paid time off at competitive rates to the market, paid sick leave.
• Employee Resource Center & Telehealth medical offerings.

Universal Nutrition is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of our community to do their part in cultivating and maintaining an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. All decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly and on a merit‑based basis.