Associate, Project Manager

About the Opportunity

The company is America’s fastest-growing meat snack brand redefining convenient snacking with a commitment to real ingredients and bold satisfying flavors. Crafted from 100% grass-fed grass-finished beef and venison along with antibiotic-free turkey and chicken each meat stick delivers 10+ grams of high-quality protein without sugar hormones soy dairy artificial preservatives artificial nitrates or MSG. Seasoned with a blend of flavorful herbs and spices the product provides a nutritious protein snack for the whole family. As a minority-owned family-operated and B Corporation-certified business the organization prioritizes thoughtful sourcing and recently earned the non–ultra-processed food certification through the non-GMO project. Traits of a Team Member If you’ve been called scrappy resourceful and persistent then you might just fit in. You’re a team player who’s self-motivated and action-oriented. You’re committed to delivering efficiency and accuracy and you happen to be great at proactive cross-functional communication. You’re a critical thinker and a natural problem solver who enjoys details research and data. You take initiative and complete ownership of everything you do and you’ll go the extra mile for your team consumers and audience. You’re hungry to learn with a passion to grow and improve every day. You also take a keen interest in health fitness and nutrition. Sound like you? Then the team wants to meet you.

What You Will Do

The Associate Project Manager will support the planning execution and adoption of strategic digital transformation initiatives including AI-driven capabilities new software platforms and process automation tools. Working under the direction of the Program Manager this role assists across project coordination change management and training to help ensure seamless integration and lasting adoption across the organization. You will help intake and organize digital transformation requests from functions across the organization and support the coordination of initiatives from concept through delivery. As a member of the Digital Transformation team you will collaborate closely with these partners to help scope prioritize and execute initiatives that drive efficiency enable data-driven decision-making and support long-term innovation. This role offers a strong foundation for growing into broader program leadership with increasing responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

Program & Project Management Assist in tracking timelines resources budgets and deliverables across multiple concurrent transformation projects. Coordinate meetings action items and follow-ups to keep cross-functional teams aligned with business goals and strategic priorities. Maintain detailed project documentation task lists risk logs and status reports to support leadership visibility. Change Management Support the development and execution of change strategies communication plans and stakeholder engagement activities. Help gather user feedback to identify adoption risks and resistance points and assist in carrying out mitigation actions. Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for end users promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Training & Enablement Assist in designing and delivering training for AI tools new systems and digital workflows tailored to user roles and needs. Create and maintain self-service resources job aids and interactive learning modules. Support People Ops in embedding digital capabilities into onboarding and development programs. Technology Integration Coordinate with IT Systems BI AI & Automation and external vendors to support system integrations tool deployments and platform upgrades. Help ensure smooth handover from project teams to operational owners including documentation and support materials. Track post-launch performance and user feedback to support continuous improvement. Performance Tracking & Reporting Help track KPIs and success metrics that measure adoption efficiency gains and business impact. Prepare regular reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders. Compile and organize data to support prioritization and future roadmap planning. Governance & Standards Support program governance processes including intake prioritization and decision tracking. Help ensure compliance with data privacy security and enterprise architecture standards. Maintain alignment with the broader digital transformation strategy and enterprise goals.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Business Technology or related field CAPM Agile or Prosci certification is a plus. 3 – 5 years of experience in project coordination project management or a related role internship or rotational experience considered. Familiarity with change management principles and training concepts. Exposure to AI tools SaaS platforms and process automation technologies. Experience using project management software to organize work track progress and manage cross-functional tasks Monday.com experience is a plus. Strong communication organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced evolving environment with a proactive eagerness to learn and grow. Position Associate Project Manager Reports to Program Manager

Location

Remote Type Full-Time exempt Salary Range Opportunity The salary range for this role is $80000 - $90000 + 15% annual bonus

Compensation

Philosophy & Total Comp The salary ranges are based on verified market data and the philosophy of paying competitively for the organization's size and industry. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors including qualifications for the role experience level skillset and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. In addition to base salary full-time team members receive medical dental and vision insurance 401K 6% match and monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office. Other Perks Ability to make an impact Join a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial-spirited team at a pivotal point to positively impact the food industry. Opportunities to grow Advance within the organization quickly based on outstanding performance. Unlimited PTO and 15+ paid holiday days. Hybrid & flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area. Paid maternity and paternity leave. Bi-annual total team in-person activities. Company-wide Continual Education budget. Unlimited snacks Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here). Our Commitment The organization is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To achieve its mission of making nutritious food more accessible the organization greatly benefits from a range of perspectives which comes from diversity of all types at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do and the smart thing for the business. The organization is aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don't believe that they meet all of the criteria. If you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! The organization would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help build a great team. You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position. The organization does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.