Sr. Program Manager, Sustaining Program Management

Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world’s most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy — from plants.
Through the revolutionary work of our world-class R&D team, we’re inventing efficient, sustainable ways to transform ingredients from plants into meat, fish, and dairy foods that deliver all the pleasures and nutritional benefits consumers demand, without the negative environmental or public health impact.
Our flagship product, Impossible™ Burger, uses 96% less land, 87% less water and generates 89% less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional beef from cows. And the burger is just the beginning. We’re working on recreating every animal product, from chicken to fish, with plant-based ingredients that are vastly better for people and the planet. 
Impossible Foods has experienced spectacular growth over the last few years, and we continue to lead all aspects of the plant-based revolution – from discovery and innovation to commercial production and consumer education. We’re building an amazing team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to a better world. Our core values include leading with heart, thinking like scientists, and doing the right thing, and our employees embody these attributes in their work every day. 
Want to join the movement? You can help us solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have fun doing it). Check out our job opening below:
As a member of the Sustaining Program Management (SPM) team at Impossible Foods, you will be charged to lead cross-functional teams in executing projects that support the continued production, expansion, and improvement of existing products.  A successful SPM Sr. Manager is a collaborative leader and facilitator; s/he is driven, organized, and detail oriented; excels in program management; communicates with ease at all levels; and is thoughtful and effective in problem solving and conflict resolution.  S/he will also be responsible for continued development, coaching, and mentorship of individuals on the SPM team, ensuring that individuals are making progress against personal development objectives and effectively contributing to the accomplishment of our mission.  The SPM team plays a central role in supporting Impossible Food’s portfolio of plant-based food products that deliver great taste and nutrition, with a much lower impact on the global environment.

You Will

• Program manage complex projects and initiatives (product improvements, cost reduction efforts, supply chain redundancy) in support of the continued success of Impossible’s existing product portfolio
• Quarterback project schedule planning and execution; facilitate readiness across all relevant functional teams to ensure the project team can successfully accomplish objectives on time
• Partner with technical teams to establish clear, objective, and quantitative success criteria by which overall technical execution is measured and tracked
• Provide weekly program updates to leadership and other key cross-functional partners 
• Lead cross-functional teams in conducting post mortem reviews following project completion to gather and communicate key takeaways for continuous improvement
• Spearhead project pipeline planning and proactively balance project loading with cross-functional bandwidth to ensure adequate resourcing of committed timelines
• Identify improvement projects and lead implementation for program management tools and processes

You Have

• A deep passion for Impossible Foods’ mission
• Relevant experience in program, project, or product management
• Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high intensity environment
• A data-driven mindset with a strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and focus; experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
• 8+ years of work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field; MBA preferred

At Impossible Foods, safety is our priority. Our obligation to our employees (and their families and communities) includes providing a fully vaccinated workplace. It is widely recognized that vaccination is by far the safest and most effective tool for protecting ourselves and our community against the spread of Covid-19. For the sake of our employees, their families, and communities, Impossible Foods will require vaccination by February 1, 2022 for all US-based employees who are on-site at one of IF’s facilities or co-manufacturing facilities; are in a position that requires them to be in person with co-workers, customers, clients, or contractors; or are traveling on behalf of the Company, including attending any in-person Company-sponsored event.
Impossible Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 
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If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Wisconsin.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.