Senior Project Manager, Industrial Design

Role Overview

• Own end-to-end industrial design projects across Chobani and La Colombe, including new structural packaging design, hardware & equipment development, and limited environmental design
• Engage in managing the complete product lifecycle from new product innovation to sustainment and end-of-life transition
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestone tracking for multiple concurrent projects
• Ensure projects stay on track with briefing, budgets, resourcing, timelines, and quality standards
• Identify risks or roadblocks early and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward
• Serve as the central point of contact for industrial design projects across both brands
• Partner closely with Industrial Designers, Product Development, Creative, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external vendors to ensure alignment on creative vision, technical feasibility, and project timelines
• Facilitate clear and proactive communication with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
• Support creative and product leadership in prioritizing initiatives and evaluating project feasibility
• Manage relationships with external design studios, prototyping partners, suppliers, and manufacturers
• Oversee technical specifications, prototypes, and final deliverables to ensure quality and functionality
• Coordinate approvals and ensure all industrial design outputs meet brand standards and production requirements
• Establish and refine workflows, systems, and documentation for industrial design project management
• Maintain visibility into project status, resource allocation, and potential risks
• Drive efficiency and consistency across industrial design projects while maintaining high creative standards

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of project management experience, preferably in industrial design, packaging, or CPG product development
• Proven ability to manage complex design projects from concept through production
• Strong knowledge of industrial design processes, materials, prototyping, and manufacturing
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with project management tools (Smartsheet, Basecamp, Workfront, or similar)
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision coverage
• disability insurance
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
• fertility and childcare assistance
• 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
• wellness resources including employee assistance program, fitness discounts, wellness reimbursement,
• on-site gym access (certain locations)
• monthly wellness newsletter
• 120 hours of paid time off
• 11 holidays
• paid volunteer time off