Project Manager, R&D

almost 2 years ago
Full time role
San Francisco, CA, US... more
San Francisco, CA, US... more

Company

Perfect Day is a biotechnology company committed to transforming the global food system by developing dairy products made without animals. ...

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Job Description

It's a Perfect Day to change the world! At Perfect Day, we're doing just that.
Perfect Day was founded in 2014 to create delicious, nutritious dairy products that everyone can love. We’re using fermentation (not animals) to make dairy proteins that are the foundation for foods like ice cream, cheese and yogurt – all with the distinctive taste and textures that consumers demand, but without lactose or environmental downsides. Through partnerships with respected brands, we’re working to launch a whole range of dairy products that will help shape a humane, sustainable food system for future generations. 
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and management of R&D projects, and you will work closely with internal stakeholders to develop project deliverables and meet overall goals within set budgets and timelines. You will communicate and collaborate cross-departmentally with scientists, engineers, and team leads to ensure that our projects align and support company objectives and milestones.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and close out of all assigned projects
  • Organize project meetings, prepare an agenda, maintain detailed notes, and follow up on action items
  • Assess project feasibility and perform risk management to minimize project risks
  • Build Gantt charts and detailed schedules, resource plans and budgets 
  • Aim for high quality deliverables while staying within budget and timelines
  • Promote productive working relationships and maintain real-time communication with project stakeholders 
  • Manage changes to a project, communicate changes to stakeholders, and redirect project goals as needed

COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, quick learner, adaptable
  • Strong planning, decision making, and negotiation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and presentation
  • Able to prioritize activities and follow through to completion
  • Able to multi-task and complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner
  • Able to handle multiple complex projects in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Able to lead, influence and work well with scientists, engineers, and team leads

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in project management and a prior technical R&D experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science field (life sciences, food science, chemical engineering) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Expert hands-on knowledge of MS Office package, MS Project, SmartSheet software
  • Hands on experience with other project management and visualization software a plus
  • PMP certification or equivalent highly desirable.

It's a Perfect Day to change the world. The day when delicious dairy goodness is something everyone can love. The day we say goodbye to the downsides of factory farming. The day we throw a big party with luscious, animal-free milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream, all made with Perfect Day! We hope you join us! 

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