Project Manager - Food Industry - Commercialization Process

Project Manager - Food Industry - Commercialization Process

Are you the one who brings structure and can keep projects flowing?

• When priorities compete, do you know how to create clarity and alignment?
• Can you lead a project from idea to execution without owning the people, but owning the outcome?
• Do you know how to keep things moving without losing control of the details?

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

Who You’ll Work For…

Palermo’s Pizza is a family-owned company driven by a passion for quality, innovation, and people. We take pride in creating a culture where employees are valued, ideas are encouraged, and accountability matters.

We are a leader in private label frozen pizza and contract manufacturing, known for innovation, speed, and strong cross-functional collaboration.   As we continue to evolve, our project management group plays a critical role in bringing ideas to life and ensuring alignment across the business.

Perks… What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your impact is visible
• And yes… pizza (20 a month!)

Where You’ll Work…

This role is based in the Milwaukee area and works closely with cross-functional teams across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Finance.

You will operate in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift, timelines matter, and strong coordination across teams is essential to success.

What You’ll Do…

As a Project Manager, you will lead cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment, execution, and successful delivery.

This role is responsible for driving structure, accountability, and progress across projects, not just tracking timelines.

• Leading projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment to business objectives and customer expectations
• Developing and managing project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Acting as the central point of coordination across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Finance
• Aligning stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and expectations
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring execution stays on track
• Identifying and managing risks, issues, and dependencies
• Communicating project status, decisions, and risks clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Driving accountability for execution and milestone delivery
• Supporting standardized project management processes, tools, and best practices
• Leading project teams without direct authority to deliver results

Why You’ll Be Successful…

• You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift, and complexity is part of the job.
• You bring structure to ambiguity, align people who don’t report to you, and keep work moving forward without losing control of the details.
• You communicate clearly, anticipate challenges, and address issues before they become problems.
• You understand that great project management is about driving alignment and execution, not just maintaining a plan.

What You’ll Bring…

• 2–5 years of experience in project management or cross-functional project roles
• Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or projects
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Competencies…

At Palermo’s, how you work matters. This role is expected to demonstrate: