Project Management – Specialist Level

About the job
Sourcing Project Manager Specialist

📍 Remote | Global Team | Project Manager – Specialist Level | Sourcing Department

At Source86, we’re building the backbone of the global food supply chain, helping our partners source, move, and deliver the world’s best ingredients with clarity, speed, and service that actually feels human. We sweat the small stuff, act like true partners, and solve the “86 moments” in our customers’ supply chains with transparency and precision.

As we scale our private label and cross-functional initiatives, we’re looking for an experienced Project Manager (Specialist) to join our Project Management team and own the execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives end-to-end.

This role reports to the Project Manager – Manager level and is the primary driver of day-to-day project delivery. You’ll bring structure, discipline, and operational rigor to cross-functional projects, particularly private label and complex deals, that functional teams cannot self-manage alongside their core responsibilities. You’re not here to oversee strategy from above; you’re here to make things happen on the ground.

In a company where private label initiatives span continents and involve suppliers, quality teams, logistics partners, and commercial stakeholders working across time zones, the absence of dedicated project management creates delays, misalignment, and missed market opportunities. You are the function that makes complex things executable. When you do your job well, launches happen on schedule, teams stay focused, and Source86’s ability to deliver on its promises to clients becomes a competitive advantage.

🌶️ Your Impact in This Role – Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

Own the day-to-day execution of assigned cross-functional projects, including private label product development, supplier onboarding, and supply chain initiatives, from kickoff through close.
Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestone trackers, keeping all workstreams on schedule and flagging risks before they become blockers.
Maintain a single source of truth for project status, decisions, dependencies, and action items, accessible to all distributed team members.
Proactively identify and resolve risks or blockers, working with teams to drive timely solutions beyond escalation.
Provide clear, structured reporting on project progress, including timelines, risks, and key updates for stakeholders.
Design and continuously improve project processes, tools, and frameworks to enhance efficiency and consistency.
Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate the end-to-end contract execution process across internal teams and external partners to ensure timely sign-offs.
Serve as the operational link between functional teams, sourcing, quality, regulatory, logistics, and Sales, ensuring alignment and accountability, in a remote and global environment, without overstepping functional ownership.
Plan and facilitate working sessions, status calls, and async updates across time zones (Americas, APAC, EMEA) to keep momentum going.
Identify interdependencies across workstreams and coordinate handoffs to prevent delays.
Stakeholder Communication
Provide consistent, clear project updates to the Manager-level PM and relevant stakeholders, escalating issues promptly with proposed solutions.
Manage day-to-day communication with internal teams and external partners (vendors, co-manufacturers) on timelines, deliverables, and scope.
Process Contribution

Follow and contribute to existing project management playbooks and frameworks established by the PM team.
Identify process gaps within assigned projects and bring improvement suggestions to the Manager-level PM.
Support the adoption of PM tools and documentation standards across project teams.
Requirements & Qualifications

JOB INFORMATION

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field preferred.
6 years of project management experience, with a track record of independently executing complex, cross-functional projects.
Experience in CPG, food & beverage, private label, or supply chain environments strongly preferred.
Prior experience working in or with globally distributed, remote teams across multiple time zones.
Advanced skills in Google Workspace and experience using cloud-based document control systems
Intermediate proficiency in using document management software and other advanced web tools (eg. AirTable, Veeva, others).

Preferred Skills or Experience

Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) and when to apply each.
Strong written and verbal communication, capable of running an effective async update as well as a live coordination call.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
Strong organizational skills in managing large volumes of electronic documents.
Keen eyes for detail for accuracy and completeness checking.
Effective communication skills needed for helpful interaction and collaboration within the organization.
Strong ability to adapt to changing priorities and procedures

Mindset & Working Style

Execution-oriented – you take ownership of your projects and drive them forward without needing constant direction.
Continuous learner – you actively absorb process and project knowledge, transforming your learnings into actionable insights.
Comfortable operating autonomously in a remote-first environment while staying closely aligned with your manager and team.
Collaborative and accountable you work well across functions and hold yourself and others to commitments.
Knows when to solve independently and when to escalate.

Nice to have

PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification.
Experience with private label product or contract-manufacturing commercialization project management
Familiarity with international sourcing or procurement workflows.

🌍 Remote Work & Contract Setup

Remote, global team we’re fully distributed and work across multiple time zones.
Contractor model, 40 hours per week, with flexibility to overlap with U.S. and global customer hours and other team members.
We care about results, clear communication, and being good humans, not about you being online 24/7. We expect you to manage your energy, communicate boundaries, and act with ownership.

If you want to grow your career, work on complex food supply chains, and be part of a team that values progress, Ubuntu, and sweating the details, we’d love to meet you.

Project Management – Specialist Level