Senior Project Manager (R&D New Projects)

About Us: Since 1935, we’ve been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves — and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it.  Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we’re seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation. The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:   * Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence. * Own It: We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility. * Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications. * Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are. Mezzetta is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Innovation to serve as the operational backbone of our pre-launch innovation project portfolio. This role will bring structure, clarity, and decision discipline to a fast-paced, cross-functional environment—particularly within our innovation pipeline and stage gate process. Reporting to the VP of Strategy & Execution, this leader will standardize and elevate project management practices while also acting as a critical thought partner to functional leaders—ensuring teams understand status, risks, tradeoffs, and implications of key decisions. This role is not just about tracking projects—it is about driving alignment, enabling better decisions, and improving the success rate of innovation at Mezzetta. Responsibilities  Innovation & Stage Gate Leadership * Own and continuously improve Mezzetta’s innovation stage gate process * Ensure clear entry/exit criteria, decision frameworks, and accountability at each gate * Drive decision clarity and durability—minimizing rework and scope churn * Partner with Innovation, Marketing, R&D, and Operations to ensure feasibility, alignment, and execution readiness * Surface tradeoffs (cost, timing, complexity) to enable strong decision-making Portfolio Visibility & Decision Support * Provide a clear, consolidated view of innovation project portfolio health * Translate complex project data into clear executive-level insights * Identify risks, dependencies, and capacity constraints early * Enable leadership to make inform Innovation Project Management Capability Building * Establish and enforce best practices, tools, and methodologies * Drive consistency in project scoping, planning, and execution * Train cross-functional teams on effective project management and stage gate discipline Execution Excellence * Improve predictability, speed, and quality of project delivery * Drive accountability across teams for timelines, deliverables, and outcomes * Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement efforts * Optimize tools (e.g., Smartsheet) to support scalable executioned prioritization and resource decisions Requirements * Bachelor’s Degree. MBA Preferred * PMP Certified Preferred * 10+ years of project management experience, with significant experience in CPG or food manufacturing preferred * Demonstrated success leading innovation pipelines and stage gate processes * Experience operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments with shifting priorities * Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and decision-making without direct authority * Strong ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights for leadership * Expertise in project management tools (Smartsheet preferred) * Lean / Continuous Improvement experience (preferred)  Pay Range $170,000—$180,000 USD Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace: At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.

Lead change that lasts At Mölnlycke, we believe that real impact starts with people. People who are bold enough to challenge the status quo. People who care deeply for their work, their colleagues, and the world around them. People who know exactly why they do what they do. As a global medical solutions company, we design and deliver innovative products and services across wound care, operating room solutions, gloves, and antiseptics. Our mission is to advance performance in healthcare by supporting professionals, improving outcomes, and making a difference where it matters most. Mölnlycke is now looking for a Senior Global Project Manager to join our newly established Wound Care PMO. Why This Role Matters This isn't just an opportunity to lead strategic projects—it's an opportunity to help build the future of project management at Mölnlycke. As part of our newly established Global PMO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how we execute strategy across the organization. We are transforming from a landscape where project management has often been performed as a side responsibility into a professional, value-driven project organization that enables stronger execution, greater business impact, and consistent delivery excellence. This role is a true lighthouse position within the PMO. We're looking for an experienced project leader who can set the benchmark for project excellence, bring fresh external perspectives, and help establish the standards, behaviours, and ways of working that will define our PMO for years to come. Here's how you'll make an impact in this role: Lead complex, cross-functional global projects and programs that are critical to Mölnlycke's strategic priorities. Drive initiatives across new product development, innovation, business transformation, and M&A integration. Translate strategy into executable plans and deliver measurable business value. Build alignment across global stakeholders including R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Commercial and Operations teams. Apply Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery approaches depending on business needs and project context. Drive governance, decision-making, risk management, and benefit realization throughout the project lifecycle. Help shape and mature the newly established Global PMO, contributing to standards, methodologies, governance, and capability development. Act as a role model and trusted advisor, demonstrating what great project leadership looks like across the organization. Support knowledge sharing, mentoring, and the professionalization of project management practices at Mölnlycke. What you'll get Be part of a culture built on trust, care, and shared ownership Your growth and development You'll gain experience that matters, in a company that's clear on its mission and bold in its ambitions. Flexibility, wellbeing and benefits that reflect our commitment to you Permanent position. Hybrid working approach aligned with company policy (minimum 3 days/week onsite) Competitive compensation package including bonus scheme. Generous vacation and benefits package. Wellbeing initiatives supporting physical, mental, and emotional health. A purpose-driven culture where your work contributes to better healthcare outcomes worldwide. What you bring Extensive experience as a professional Project Manager or Program Manager leading complex, cross-functional initiatives. Experience navigating ambiguity, organizational change, and evolving business environments. Outstanding stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence without formal authority. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior leaders and executive stakeholders. Strong business and commercial acumen, with the ability to connect projects to value creation and strategic outcomes. Strong expertise across project delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, Stage-Gate, and Hybrid approaches. A proven track record of delivering projects in regulated environments. Knowledge and experience of working in SAFe or other agile at scale settings Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field. Nice-to-haves Experience helping build, transform, or mature a PMO function. Experience with M&A integration projects. Exposure to value-stream organizations. PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification. RTE, LPM or similar certifications Experience within Medical Devices, Pharma, Automotive, or other highly regulated industries. Experience delivering projects involving hardware or combined hardware/software products. Beyond experience and qualifications, we're looking for someone with natural leadership presence, curiosity, resilience, and a strong drive to create positive change. Someone who combines urgency with empathy, builds trust through influence, and is energized by helping shape both a team and a function during an exciting period of growth and transformation. Our approach to Diversity & Inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe that a diverse mix of people from different cultures, ages, geographies, and genders makes us stronger. It brings fresh perspectives, drives better decisions, and helps us deliver solutions that reflect the world we serve. Inclusion isn't just a value—it's how we work, grow, and lead together. Please submit your application by August 16. About Mölnlycke Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes. Our business is organised in the four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics, where customer centricity, sustainability and digitalisation are at the heart of everything we do. Mölnlycke employs around 8,700 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Mölnlycke is a founding partner of GoCo Health Innovation City, a world-class innovation cluster for health. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/careers.