Umami Bioworks is building AI models for Indias dairy sector. We are seeking a Project Manager to be embedded with our customer dairy operations bridging the gap between Umamis bioprocess AI capabilities and on-the-ground dairy manufacturing realities. This is a hands-on technically grounded role for a food or dairy science professional ready to grow into a cross-functional project leader and bring AI and ML solutions to the dairy sector
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate platform deployment projects at Indian dairy clients from onboarding through optimization milestones
Act as the primary liaison between NOKAs data science team and plant-level dairy technologists
Collect validate and structure plant-floor fermentation data (starter culture performance CIP records yield metrics) for model ingestion in partnership with customers
Track project timelines deliverables and KPIs across multiple dairy client accounts in India
Support go-to-market activities including outreach pitch/presentation site visits client demos pilot design
Prepare progress reports technical summaries and client-facing documentation in English
Identify process improvement opportunities in fermentation cheese yield or probiotic viability with guidance from our senior scientists
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors or masters degree in food science Dairy Science Dairy Technology or Biotechnology / Process Engineering
24 years of industry experience in a dairy plant food manufacturing facility or food science R&D
Hands-on exposure to dairy unit operations: pasteurization fermentation starter culture management CIP/SIP or cheese/paneer production
Familiarity with project coordination tools and documentation; PMP certification is a plus but not required
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Hindi or regional language fluency
Interest in bioprocess data fermentation analytics or AI-driven manufacturing optimization is highly desirable
Required Skills:
. We are seeking a Project Manager to be embedded with our customer dairy operations bridging the gap between Umami Bioworks bioprocess AI capabilities and on-the-ground dairy manufacturing realities.
Required Education:
The successful candidate must have:Bachelors or masters degree in food science Dairy Science Dairy Technology or Biotechnology / Process Engineering24 years of industry experience in a dairy plant food manufacturing facility or food science R&D Hands-on exposure to dairy unit operations: pasteurization fermentation starter culture management CIP/SIP or cheese/paneer productionFamiliarity with project coordination tools and documentation; PMP certification is a plus but
Umami Bioworks is building AI models for Indias dairy sector. We are seeking a Project Manager to be embedded with our customer dairy operations bridging the gap between Umamis bioprocess AI capabilities and on-the-ground dairy manufacturing realities. This is a hands-on technically grounded role fo...
Umami Bioworks is building AI models for Indias dairy sector. We are seeking a Project Manager to be embedded with our customer dairy operations bridging the gap between Umamis bioprocess AI capabilities and on-the-ground dairy manufacturing realities. This is a hands-on technically grounded role for a food or dairy science professional ready to grow into a cross-functional project leader and bring AI and ML solutions to the dairy sector
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate platform deployment projects at Indian dairy clients from onboarding through optimization milestones
Act as the primary liaison between NOKAs data science team and plant-level dairy technologists
Collect validate and structure plant-floor fermentation data (starter culture performance CIP records yield metrics) for model ingestion in partnership with customers
Track project timelines deliverables and KPIs across multiple dairy client accounts in India
Support go-to-market activities including outreach pitch/presentation site visits client demos pilot design
Prepare progress reports technical summaries and client-facing documentation in English
Identify process improvement opportunities in fermentation cheese yield or probiotic viability with guidance from our senior scientists
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors or masters degree in food science Dairy Science Dairy Technology or Biotechnology / Process Engineering
24 years of industry experience in a dairy plant food manufacturing facility or food science R&D
Hands-on exposure to dairy unit operations: pasteurization fermentation starter culture management CIP/SIP or cheese/paneer production
Familiarity with project coordination tools and documentation; PMP certification is a plus but not required
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Hindi or regional language fluency
Interest in bioprocess data fermentation analytics or AI-driven manufacturing optimization is highly desirable
Required Skills:
. We are seeking a Project Manager to be embedded with our customer dairy operations bridging the gap between Umami Bioworks bioprocess AI capabilities and on-the-ground dairy manufacturing realities.
Required Education:
The successful candidate must have:Bachelors or masters degree in food science Dairy Science Dairy Technology or Biotechnology / Process Engineering24 years of industry experience in a dairy plant food manufacturing facility or food science R&D Hands-on exposure to dairy unit operations: pasteurization fermentation starter culture management CIP/SIP or cheese/paneer productionFamiliarity with project coordination tools and documentation; PMP certification is a plus but
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