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Associate Project Manager - Innovation (CPG)

Atrium

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$41–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Consumer Packaged Goods, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Feasibility Analysis, Finance, Food and Beverage Industry, Genetics, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Project, Organizational Skills, Personal Care, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Packaging, Product Programs, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Project Evaluation, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
6 days ago
Client Overview:
Our client, a well-established consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, is seeking an Associate Project Manager - Innovation (CPG) to support new product and packaging initiatives within their innovation team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$41/hr - $45/hr

Position Overview:
This role will focus on driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring innovation projects move efficiently from concept through execution. This is a highly visible role supporting leaders across innovation, operations, and commercial teams to bring new ideas and product improvements to market.

Responsibilities of the Associate Project Manager - Innovation (CPG):
  • Manage multiple innovation and product development projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure projects remain on track.
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between teams, including Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance.
  • Facilitate project meetings, align stakeholders on priorities, and drive decisions across teams.
  • Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address project challenges.
  • Track progress against key milestones and report updates to leadership.
  • Support structured stage-gate innovation processes and help improve project management best practices across teams.
  • Contribute to evaluating project feasibility by understanding consumer insights, business goals, operational impact, and financial considerations.
Required Experience/Skills for the Associate Project Manager - Innovation (CPG):
  • 2 - 5 years of project or program management experience, ideally within a CPG or consumer product environment.
  • Experience managing cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and project planning skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate meetings and align teams around shared goals.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Associate Project Manager - Innovation (CPG):
  • Experience supporting new product development or commercialization projects.
  • Familiarity with stage-gate innovation or product development processes.
  • Experience within food & beverage, consumer goods, personal care, or pharmaceutical environments.
  • Project Management certification (PMP or similar) is a plus.
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management is required.
Benefits:
  • Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
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Position ID: 392766

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