Manager Of Project Management | Health & Wellness

The Manager of Project Management will oversee all project workflows from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment across R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners. This leader will develop and refine project management frameworks, optimize communication flows, and ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and with high quality.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly expanding contract manufacturer specializing in high-quality consumer products within a regulated production environment. Known for strong operational execution and a collaborative culture, the organization partners with leading brands to bring innovative products to market. With continued growth and complex, cross‑functional initiatives underway, the company is investing in elevating its project management capabilities to support speed, consistency, and organizational scale.

Description

• • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for new product launches, product updates, and operational initiatives.
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables are clearly defined and met.
  • Build and enhance project management frameworks, SOPs, dashboards, and communication tools.
  • Partner closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to maintain alignment and visibility across all active projects.
  • Facilitate effective cross‑functional meetings, including project kickoffs, status updates, risk mitigation reviews, and post‑mortems.
  • Identify project bottlenecks, proactively communicate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Manage customer interactions related to project progress, requirements, and deliverables.
  • Ensure accurate project documentation, recordkeeping, and version control.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen project throughput, process standardization, and team efficiency.
  • Support leadership with reporting, resource planning, workload balancing, and long‑term project strategy.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Profile

• 5-8+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, food/beverage, CPG, or a similar regulated environment.
• Prior leadership or team management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of product development workflows, commercialization processes, and cross‑functional operations.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, Monday.com).
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
• PMP, Lean, or Agile certifications are a plus but not required.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong analytical and process-improvement capabilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $125,000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your health and well-being.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a large organization.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment in the business services industry.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Manager of Project Management in Los Angeles, we encourage you to apply today!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.