Sr. Program/Project Manager

Motif FoodWorks is a food-technology company working to make plant-based foods better tasting, more nutritious and so desirable that people actually crave them. 

Our mission is to unleash the promise of plant-based foods by taking a new, holistic approach to ingredient development that combines science and technology — merged with sensory fundamentals — to reveal totally new answers. By radically changing our understanding of plant-based food, Motif will enable crave-worthy products that exceed taste and experience expectations, unlocking benefits for everyone and our planet. Find out more at madewithmotif.com.

Ready to be part of something really big? We're looking for a creative and nimble Sr. Program Manager to lead a suite of high-impact, transformative programs across the enterprise. Through a deep understanding of industry-specific business processes and effective deployment of program management methodologies, the individual will ensure the attainment of the program and organizational objectives. 

• Lead the delivery of one or more high-impact programs that drive transformational benefits across the enterprise.

• Influence and align leaders and cross-functional teams to effectively deliver the strategic intent of the program(s).

• Develops and operationalizes detailed plans using a combination of program management tools and techniques.  

• Reports on program progress, with compelling team and management updates. 

• Embeds a culture of agility and deftly leads the adoption of these principles and behaviors across the team and the organization.

• Leverages business process understanding to operationalize, function-specific, and enterprise-wide business processes that elevate organizational excellence and drive strategic alignment. 

 

• Master's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering. An advanced degree (Ph.D.) is a plus. Seven plus years of relevant program management experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge in designing, developing, and commercializing food ingredients and food products.

• Advanced knowledge of project and program management principles, methodologies, and solutions (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.). 

Adept at deploying tools that best meet the program's needs and the organization.

• Adept at leading and managing cross-functional teams concertedly to attain organizational objectives.

• Demonstrates clarity and conciseness in both verbal and written communication. 

 

• Effective leader, influencer, and motivator.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Is self-driven, creative, innovative, and has strong business acumen.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. 

• Proven ability to work creatively and collaboratively.

• Ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced and agile work environment.

 

• Understands, appreciates, and can adapt to the dynamics of a fast-paced, nimble organization committed to transforming the industry. 

• Able to effectively deal with ambiguity and changing priorities. 

• Thrives under pressure and desires to learn and grow.

• Adaptable (because we're a startup).

• Sense of humor and humble. We're passionate about what we do but are also able to roll with the punches and laugh at ourselves. You should, too.

 

Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time, when necessary