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 you're passionate about the food and beverage industry and eager to make a meaningful impact, Imbibe is the place for you. Let's create something extraordinary together!

Summary of Position

The individual in this role looks forward to every day being different with new challenges and obstacles to overcome. Constantly collaborating with cross functional team members to get the project across the finish line. Interacting with internal and external team members while communicating project progress. This is the right position for you if the best parts of your day is that accomplished feeling you get when you check things off your list 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

• Bachelor’s 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