Job Description An employer is looking for a Project Manager in the Plano, TX area to help lead initiatives in the food innovation and R&D space. You will be joining the local team to support a global project to optimize one of their key ingredients and help drive the implementation of a new, global R&D process. You will build/ manage the project schedule for the ingredient optimization project, clarify key workstreams, track activities/ deliverables and remove bottlenecks. You will hold weekly status meetings, track project budget and ensure project is on the agreed upon timeline. Additional tasks will include implementing the new stage gate process by supporting the related stakeholders/ tools and host kick-offs to facilitate project meetings. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements 5+ years experience in project management- Ideally CPG, retail, food service, or related industry Background working with food/ ingredient suppliers and vendor management Process improvement and optimization experience Monday.com experience or similar project management software Strong Excel, PowerPoint skills Food innovation or R&D experience Sensory science knowledge null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.