Project Manager

At La Vie, we stand for ambition! In the past three years, we’ve shared our passion for delicious, plant-based meat with France, the UK, Switzerland, and Germany—and we’re not stopping there! To keep up with our exciting growth and international expansion, we’re looking for a talented Project Manager to join our project team and help us achieve our goals.Job DescriptionAs a Project Manager at La Vie, you will play a crucial role in coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring the successful delivery of our ambitious projects. Your key responsibilities will include:Team coordination: Assigning team members from various departments and ensuring clear, efficient communication and follow-up between all stakeholders.Project planning & milestones: Developing detailed project timelines, defining critical milestones, and overseeing progress across all departments to ensure on-time delivery.Reporting & gap analysis: Conducting detailed reporting, projections, and gap analysis to keep stakeholders informed and projects on track. You will also lead the decision-making process, by preparing for project milestone reviews during the Innovation Committee.Project reviews: Organizing regular project reviews with cross-functional teams to track progress and address any roadblocks.Risk management: Conducting thorough risk analysis with the team and ensuring alignment on proposed resolution actions to mitigate potential challenges.Cost & resource management: Running cost simulations, managing budgets, and ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet project goals.Problem Solving & decision making: Driving efficient decision-making and resolving challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.Task Execution & documentation: Ensuring timely execution of operational tasks, with all relevant actions properly documented for clarity and compliance.Upcoming projects include:Leading the launch of new products, ranging from product line extensions to groundbreaking innovations.Handling production transfers and new co-manufacturers.Handling the listing of new customers and the introduction of new raw materials and packaging suppliers.Preferred ExperienceYou have 5 years of experience in the FMCG industry, ideally within the food sector, with 3 years in project management.You hold a degree in engineering and project management certification.You like solving problems and can mediate disagreements and negotiate resolutions.You have a strong business acumen and a solid understanding of operational processes.You have strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats (for presentations and reporting).You have high levels of organization, autonomy, and proactive problem-solving.You have qualities like empathy, curiosity, openness, tenacity, adaptability, and a drive to meet deadlines under pressure.You share enthusiasm for plant-based alternatives and the drive to contribute to a growing industry!You are fluent in both French and English (it's our internal language at La Vie!).Recruitment ProcessYou’re joining at a crucial phase with many opportunities for career growth. At La Vie, the sky’s the limit! If you’re ready to dive into the exciting world of plant-based meat and contribute to our ambitious global expansion, we want to hear from you!You'll have a first interview with HR, followed by an interview with Gwendoline our COO, then a business case in the office. We take references then a final call with our CEO: Nicolas!Impact: We exist to put a happy end to animal-intensive farming. Waking up every day to save pigs and tons of CO2 is pretty darn cool.Unique adventure: Our vision is to become by 2040 the largest pork brand on Earth… Without hurting a fly! We’ll achieve this vision and tackle all the challenges on the way in what will surely be your craziest professional experience.People-first: Everyone at La Vie is passionate, smart, and good-vibe. It’s pretty unique to feel you are only surrounded by people who truly care.International environment: English-speaking and various nationalities.R&D + Innovation: expect to learn a lot and eat a lot of samples!Opportunities to learn and grow: training, learning lunch, regular Q&A sessions with our leadership, honest discussions about our company KPIs, monthly feedback sessions.? Values that bring us together: #Exemplary #Ambition #Teamwork #Sunny.Trust: respect and transparency from everyone.Weekly afterwork drinks with the team.A healthy mind in a healthy body: Team participation in sports events!BENEFITSLa Vie is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.If you are passionate about plant-based innovation, have a successful sales track record in the food manufacturing sector, and are ready to make a significant impact in the European market, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at La Vie. #J-18808-Ljbffr