Job Summary

The Associate Project Manager is a client-facing role responsible for supporting project teams and client stakeholders to successfully deliver projects on time and in alignment with business objectives. This role partners closely with internal teams and clients to coordinate resources, track progress, manage documentation, and uphold Project Management Office (PMO) standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

• Develop and maintain project plans to monitor and track progress with clients and internal teams, following PMO standards and procedures

• Communicate contractual project deliverables with internal teams using tools such as Jira and Confluence; monitor progress and export reports for clients and the PMO

• Manage project phase deliverables and prepare milestone acceptance documentation for client alignment and/or billing for fixed-price contracts

• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification and approval techniques

• Coordinate internal resources and external consultants to ensure flawless project execution

• Manage relationships with clients and project stakeholders

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation in collaboration with the PMO

• Lead client communications, including attending regular virtual meetings to gather requirements, take detailed briefs, and clarify project needs

• Support the development and execution of standard procedures to track project performance and measure short- and long-term success

• Maintain the project RAID (Risks, Issues, Actions, Decisions) log and escalate significant concerns as needed

• Follow and reinforce PMO standards, including templates, governance, and reporting cadence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Food Science, Environmental Science, Economics, Law, Information Technology, or similar)

• Up to 3 years of experience in project management, project coordination, operations, analytics, or delivery support roles

• Previous industry experience preferred, particularly within Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, or Chemical sectors

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages a plus

• Ability to communicate professionally with clients

• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills

• Experience working with cross-functional and international teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Planner, Jira, Confluence)

• Project Management certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP)

• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Food Safety, and Compliance software is a plus

Work Schedule

Full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. Employees must be available during core business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility permitted.

Travel

Up to 25% travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FoodChain ID, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.