Project Manager

About Imbibe

Imbibe is a dynamic high-growth food and beverage development company based in Niles Illinois. We specialize in developing creating and manufacturing beverage flavors ingredient systems and finished food and beverage products. Our mission is to design ingredients with impact for the food and beverage industry.

Since our founding in 1963 Imbibe has been at the forefront of flavor innovation and product development. We offer a comprehensive range of services including full product development taste modulation and finished product solutions. Our state-of-the-art campus features an Innovation Center and Pilot Plant that enable us to tackle industry-wide taste and texture challenges ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality products.

At Imbibe we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to continuous improvement. Our values of collaboration accountability and entrepreneurship drive us to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We also believe in giving back to the community. Through various initiatives we support efforts to combat food insecurity in the Chicagoland area by donating ingredients and our time.

If youre passionate about the food and beverage industry and eager to make a meaningful impact Imbibe is the place for you. Lets create something extraordinary together!

Summary of Position

The individual in this role looks forward to every day being different with new challenges and obstacles toovercome. Constantly collaborating with cross functional team members to get the project across the finish with internal and external team members while communicating project progress. This is the rightposition for you if the best parts of your day is that accomplished feeling you get when you check things off yourlist and celebrating success with those around you.

Essential Job Duties

Communication:

• Primary point of contact on assigned projects internally and externally
• Preparing communication to team members and leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Prepare and participate in commercialization and other status meetings

Leadership:

• Support and participate in project team discussions
• Facilitating conversations as needed among the team members
• Challenging team members to solve problems and made decisions
• Influencing without authority to drive accountability

Management:

• Project: notes timelines scope changes risk mitigation internal and external communication escalation and status reports
• Ability to handle fast paced environments and frequent interruptions or changes with a positive attitude

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field
• 5-7 years experience working cross functionally at a food and beverage company start-up or project management role
• Microsoft Office Skills: Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint SharePoint; Adobe Editor
• Recognized as the hub of project communication handle day-to-day decision making
• Facilitating and hosting communication via phone email and in-person
• Recognize scope change upset conditions and knows who to talk to for support and escalation in a timely manner

Working Conditions

• Office setting

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range listed represents the expected earnings for this role. The low end of the range reflects the starting salary for candidates with less experience or qualifications that meet the basic requirements for the position. The high end of the range reflects potential earnings for candidates with extensive experience specialized skills or qualifications above the standard requirements for the role.

Imbibe supports employee well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision care
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution and match
• FSA and HSA account
• Generous company holidays PTO and sick time
• Onsite gym and wellness opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Learning and professional development opportunities