Contract Project Management Consultant (CPG)

Frida is seeking an experienced operational Project Management Consultant to support a large-scale brand design initiative on a consulting basis. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of project management frameworks, timeline/dependency management, cross-functional team operations, and the ability to efficiently co-lead agency relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of project management in CPG industry either in packaging, new product development or strategic (non-IT) projects
• Strong communication skills, with emphasis on building meaningful cross-functional relationships with core teams to drive collaboration across multiple levels of the organization
• Desire to take initiative with the ability to pre-emptively assess the needs of the team to ensure efficient workflows
• Proven track record supporting large-scale design changes, company-wide projects, and/or master brand redesigns
• Strong knowledge of project management tools (Asana, SmartSheets, Google, MS Project) to help track, manage, and clearly articulate program status, both high-level and in minute detail
• Experience working with supply chain, operations, marketing, sales, and packaging teams
• Ability to manage up where possible, approaching challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Understanding of creative design tools (Illustrator, Figma, CAD, or similar) or packaging design, engineering, or carton/collateral development is a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule, in-house Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday