Senior Project Manager, Operations (Contract)

About this role

Lead end-to-end development of new products and product line extensions, from concept through formulation, testing, and commercial launch. Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and stage-gate milestones across concurrent initiatives, while supporting innovation portfolio priorities.

About the company

AG1 makes a daily foundational nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health for consumers worldwide.

The team

Innovation & Portfolio Management team; reports to the VP, Innovation & Portfolio Management.

Stack

What you'll do

• Lead product development projects from ideation through launch.
• Manage stage-gate milestones, project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality, and Regulatory.
• Identify and mitigate development risks, bottlenecks, cost issues, and delays.
• Keep leadership and cross-functional stakeholders updated on progress and risks.
• Support innovation roadmap and portfolio prioritization.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of project management experience involving product development, innovation, or portfolio management.
• Understanding of product development, including formulation, sourcing, regulatory, quality, and go-to-market processes.
• Experience managing concurrent development projects and meeting milestones and launch dates.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, manage ambiguity, and handle competing priorities.
• Passion for health, wellness, and nutrition.

Nice to have

• Experience in CPG, food and beverage, supplements, or a related industry.
• Advanced degree.
• Experience with stage-gate or similar innovation processes.