Senior R&D Project Manager, Frozen Food

FuseGlobal Partners

. Lead several R&D projects/programs within the product technology center, focusing on Innovation and Renovation projects across frozen foods, including meals, pizza, and snacking .

Posted 10/8/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $116 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading R&D projects within the food and beverage sector, with a strong focus on project management, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in orchestrating multidisciplinary teams and managing project scope, costs, and risks to ensure successful innovation and renovation outcomes.

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Project ManagementR&D ExperienceStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipProject Management Professional (PMP/PMI) Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementResource PlanningRisk ManagementCost ManagementProject Scope Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationCoachingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP/PMI)

Industry Keywords

R&DFood & BeverageInnovationRenovationIdea-to-Launch (I2L)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead several R&D projects/programs within the product technology center, focusing on Innovation and Renovation projects across frozen foods, including meals, pizza, and snacking
Plan projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with Idea-to-Launch (I2L), corporate strategies, and commitments
Orchestrate cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams across R&D, SBU, Zone, and Markets
Manage stakeholders and negotiate with key decision makers and internal/external networks
Report to the product technology center project management office lead
Manage project scope, tasks, costs, timing opportunities, and risks
Define project roles and responsibilities and perform resource planning
Coordinate marketing, quality assurance, engineering, product development, and other cross-functional teams
Communicate project status through oral, written, and presentation communications
Facilitate coaching and collaboration among specialists and develop junior project manager capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of Bachelor in Science or engineering degree (or equivalent), with a sound knowledge of project management
>5 years of project management experience, preferably in R&D and/or food & beverage company
>7 years of experience in R&D, operations, markets, and/or commercial functions
Proven track record of strong project management
Project Management Professional (PMP/PMI) certification is a plus
Candidates must be located in the United States
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to $116.00 per hour + overtime
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance