Project Manager, Pet & Health (Non-Technical)

The Project Manager role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams through the entire lifecycle of new product development — from ideation to commercialization for the Pet & Health Department across global ingredient, traditional retail, specialty retail, club, and digital marketplace channels. This hybrid role blends project management, vendor engagement, category management and content support, acting as the primary liaison coordinating deliverables across to deliver high-quality work. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, bringing a category-driven mindset to inform product and project decisions.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Leads and manages end-to-end product development projects to meet business goals and timelines.

Analyzes project requirements and allocate resources effectively across project phases, including sample planning to ensure all workstreams run smoothly.

Acts as the primary liaison for outside vendors to oversee creative tasks and requests.

Supports creative quality control by reviewing deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project guidelines prior to vendor release / submission.

Develops detailed work plans, assign responsibilities, and define scope and deliverables.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams - both internal and external - including Category Management, Sales, Marketing, R&D, QA, and Supply Chain.

Supports category management activities by leveraging market insights, competitive data, and retailer-specific requirements to inform product briefs, validate project direction, and guide portfolio decisions.

Partners with Internal stakeholders to translate category strategies into project priorities, ensuring product development aligns with shopper needs, channel dynamics, and assortment opportunities.

Monitors project progress, manage risks, and ensure milestone delivery; troubleshoots issues and implements solutions to keep projects on track.

Prepares and presents regular project status reports to stakeholders.

Supports continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization.

Ensures compliance with company environmental, safety, and quality policies.

Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.

Experience working in foodservice, retail, or club channels.

Familiarity with stage-gate or similar product development processes.

Experience using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana).

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across departments.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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