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Project Manager
Village Gourmet | Hybrid (New York, NY) | Full-Time, Exempt
About Us
Village Gourmet is a fast-growing, purpose-driven company redefining the charcuterie space. Founded in 2020 in New York City, we bring together heritage brands like Three Little Pigs, Fabrique Délices, Longhini Sausage, Uncle Charley’s, and Esposito’s under one bold vision: making moments magical through exceptional food.
With SQF-certified facilities nationwide and a leadership team focused on innovation, quality, and customer delight, we blend tradition with forward-thinking growth.
Our culture is rooted in our core values:
* It Takes a Village (Teamwork)
* Always a Way (Relentlessness)
* Count on Me (Reliability)
* Dream Big (Boldness)
* Customer First
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that drive operational excellence and strategic growth across Village Gourmet.
In this role, you’ll partner with teams across Operations, Finance, Sales, IT/BI, and more—owning projects from concept to execution and ensuring they deliver real business results.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love bringing structure to complexity, and enjoy influencing teams without direct authority—this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead projects end-to-end—from planning through delivery
- Build timelines, budgets, and resource plans
- Track milestones and ensure on-time, on-scope execution
- Identify risks and proactively solve problems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Align priorities across departments
- Lead project meetings and stakeholder communications
- Drive accountability and clarity across teams
Operational Excellence
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Support manufacturing efficiency and supply chain optimization
- Introduce scalable project management best practices
Strategic Initiatives
- Lead key initiatives like product launches, system implementations, and facility improvements
- Conduct feasibility and impact analysis
- Ensure alignment with company strategy and leadership priorities
Reporting & Insights
- Build dashboards and executive-level reporting
- Track project performance, risks, and outcomes
- Monitor budgets and ROI where applicable
What Success Looks Like
- Projects delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with strategy
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and accountability
- Measurable improvements in efficiency and business performance
- Clear visibility for leadership into progress and outcomes
- Scalable, standardized project management processes
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
Preferred
- Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or supply chain
- PMP certification or equivalent
- Background in ERP implementations or operational improvement projects
Skills
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
- Experience with tools like Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or MS Project
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Highly organized with strong problem-solving abilities
Work Details
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (flexibility required)
- Location: Hybrid (in-office + remote)
- Travel: ~10–20% to facilities
Why Join Village Gourmet?
- Be part of a growing, entrepreneurial company
- Work on meaningful, high-impact initiatives
- Collaborate with passionate, driven teams
- Help shape processes and drive real change
- Grow your career alongside a scaling organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
Village Gourmet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.