Program Manager, Impossible Foods
NPI and Sustaining
$81.6-129k
+ Equity
Office located in Redwood City, CA
Plant-based meat, dairy and fish products
Job no longer available
Plant-based meat, dairy and fish products
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$81.6-129k
+ Equity
Office located in Redwood City, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Impossible Food's mission is to make the global food system truly sustainable by making meat, fish and dairy products from plants.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of work experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field
- Relevant experience in program, project, or product management
- Experience partnering with cross-functional team members and driving alignment
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high intensity environment
- A data-driven approach with a strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and focus
Desirable
- MBA or Masters in a related field
- Work experience in CPG or other related industry; Previous experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or R&D
- Proficiency in Smartsheet or other Project Management software
- Process creation / improvement experience including leadership alignment and rollout
What the job involves
- As a member of the joint New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sustaining Program Management team at Impossible Foods, you will play a central role in launching new products and supporting Impossible Food’s portfolio of plant-based food products that deliver great taste and nutrition, with a much lower impact on the global environment
- As part of NPI, you will be charged to lead programs with cross-functional team members to deliver technical maturity and operational readiness for ramp and launch new products on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability
- As a part of Sustaining, you are tasked to work with other teams to complete projects that support the continued production, expansion, and improvement of existing products
- Program manage the development of new products from concept to launch
- Lead projects and initiatives (product improvements, cost reduction efforts, supply chain redundancy) in support of the continued success of Impossible’s existing product portfolio
- Partner with technical teams to establish clear, objective, and quantitative success criteria by which trial and overall development execution is measured and calculated
- Partner with operations and business teams to align on product cost targets and drive technical teams towards them
- Quarterback project schedule planning and execution; facilitate readiness across all relevant functional teams to ensure the project team can accomplish objectives on time
- Lead program budget planning and tracking with cross-functional teams
- Provide weekly program updates to leadership and other key cross-functional partners
- Implement improvement projects for program management tools and processes
Our take
As the world becomes more aware of the environmental impact of meat consumption, more and more people are exploring plant-based alternatives to animal products. There are currently around 90 million vegans globally, making up 1 percent of the population, and it's predicted to increase to one in 10 people over the next decade.
Impossible Foods is one company that has established itself as a major player in the alternative meat market, offering soy-based products that look and cook like meat, including burgers, sausages, and mince. The company offers its products to consumers around the world both online and via grocery stores. It has also broken into the B2B market, supplying the likes of Burger King, Red Robin, and White Castle with their vegetarian alternatives.
Impossible Foods has experienced difficulties recently as sales in the plant-based meat category have plummeted in 2022 and 2023, owing to persistently high costs and potential health concerns regarding the ingredients used. However the company is fighting back with an aggressive marketing campaign to help make the brand a household name. As the number of people switching to a vegan diet is only increasing, the company hopes to weather the temporary difficulties and position itself as the leader in a category that is still only in its earliest days.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 11 rounds)
Nov 2021
$500m
LATE VC
Aug 2020
$209.6m
SERIES G
Total funding: $1.9bn
Company benefits
- Paid mission days: Get paid to spend two days a year reconnecting with our mission! Spend it in nature or team up with colleagues to serve local communities and contribute to the greater good
- Generous time off policy: We offer 4 weeks paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays, so you’ll be able to take the time you need to relax and recharge
- Health and wellness: To keep your body and mind healthy, we offer premium medical coverage, emotional support resources, and access to a fitness center at our Redwood City Headquarters
- Generous equity package: We offer meaningful ownership in our company so all employees can share in Impossible Foods’ success
- Financial security: To help you feel financially supported, no matter what the future holds, we offer 401k plans, life insurance, and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits: Save hundreds per year on commuter fees
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
Company HQ
Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Peter McGuinness
(CEO)Former President and COO of Chobani for 9 years, before becoming CEO of Impossible Foods in 2022.
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