Manager, PMO & Continuous Improvement

About Unreal

Our story began when two kids asked a simple question: Why does everything that tastes so good have to have so much junk?

They set out to prove that unbelievably delicious chocolate snacks could be made with real, simple ingredients and way less sugar. In doing so, they sent a bold message to the whole category: do better.

More than a decade later, that same ambitious spirit still drives Unreal. What started as a simple question has grown into a beloved national brand, raising the bar for snacking in over 35,000 stores including Target, Whole Foods Market, Costco, Sprouts, Kroger, and Publix. We're also sold online through Amazon, Thrive Market, and at unrealsnacks.com.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manager, PMO & Continuous Improvement to enable the development of a best-in-class Project Management Office (PMO) supporting Unreal’s rapidly growing business. Continuous improvement is core to who we are—it's woven into our "Endlessly Pursue Better" Core Value—and in this role, you are expected to live it daily by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain alignment, flag risks early, and keep deliverables strictly on track.

The Manager, PMO & Continuous Improvement will enable the success of key initiatives across the business, including packaging updates, new product launches, supply chain redundancy, and cost-savings projects. In this role, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to standard by aligning multiple stakeholders and optimizing shared resources.

You will leverage your CPG project management experience and workflow tools (such as Monday.com) to oversee a diverse portfolio of cross-functional projects—tracking milestones, streamlining processes, and ensuring tight alignment across teams including Food Safety & Quality, Supply, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Brand Innovation.

The Manager, PMO & Continuous Improvement will be a vital member of the Supply team and report directly to the Director, Innovation & Stage Gate. Candidates located on the East Coast of the United States are preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end project management across a broad portfolio of business initiatives, including packaging updates, product launches, operational process improvements, supply chain redundancy projects, and other PMO priorities as assigned.
• Lead weekly cross-functional meetings across key teams and departments to review project status, risks, and priorities.
• Establish and manage project timelines, identifying key milestones and deliverables to ensure consistent on-time delivery to specifications and within budget.
• Maintain Monday.com as the primary project management tool to track progress and streamline workflows.
• Maintain and update centralized project management and packaging databases to ensure accurate, real-time data across teams.
• Enable the continuous improvement of project management systems and processes, identifying opportunities to optimize workflows.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying inefficiencies and driving measurable improvements across teams and processes.
• Partner with the rest of the PMO team to consistently model our "Endlessly Pursue Better" Core Value, treating continuous improvement as an ongoing, shared responsibility.
• Communicate project updates early and often across stakeholders, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and critical decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain strategic alignment, foster mutual accountability, and keep deliverables on track.

Who You Are

• Demonstrated experience in a project management role within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Flexible packaging experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Monday.com or similar workflow platforms.
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of cross-functional projects, with the ability to quickly ramp up on new business areas and processes.
• Proven ability to establish and manage detailed project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope and defend project timelines by leveraging data, evaluating operational trade-offs, and proposing alternative solutions when disruptions arise.
• Process-oriented mindset with comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience building or maturing PMO frameworks with a demonstrated ability to streamline workflows.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to anticipating obstacles, evaluating downstream impacts, and identifying alternative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of providing clear, structured, and timely updates to cross-functional partners and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Experience working in a founder-led environment is a plus.

The base compensation range for this position is between $82K - $98K annually. This position is also eligible for a 15% bonus. The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including role-related experience and relevant education and certifications. Bonus payout is pro-rated to start date. Employees must be employed by September 30 of the calendar year to be eligible for bonus for that calendar year. 

While Unreal’s culture is remote-first, our team highly values occasional in-person collaboration. As a result, Unreal team members get together for departmental and company-wide events a few times per year. Employees at Unreal are expected to attend apart from extenuating circumstances.

Our Commitment

At Unreal, we're committed to creating a world where all food is 100% real. That takes curiosity, creativity, and a team of people who all bring different perspectives to the table.

We invite everyone to apply, even if your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every bullet in the job description. We'd love the opportunity to review your application and see how your unique skills can help us build a better food future!

Work Authorization & Location

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must reside in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Unreal is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unreal Brands, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state, or local law.

What We Offer

At Unreal, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive array of benefits and perks that resonate deeply with our Core Values. We believe in nurturing our team members, ensuring they feel supported and valued, and enabling them to bring their best selves to work. Below, you'll find an overview of what each Unreal employee enjoys.

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Unlimited PTO & all federal holidays off
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - employee premiums are 100% covered,  dependent premiums covered at 60% 
• Health Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) with company match (eligible to participate after 6 months from hire)
• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver, Medical, & Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Stipend
• Wellness Stipend
• Monthly Home Office Stipend
• Coworking Stipend
• Donation Matching Program
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Unlimited chocolate
• Great teammates and team culture - including department & team events
• Exposure to exciting opportunities at a rapidly growing brand!

Our Core Values

At Unreal, our values guide everything we do:

Do The Right Thing

By our consumers, our retailers, our farmers, our partners, and our world. Integrity is everything.

Endlessly Pursue Better

Challenge the status quo, sweat the small stuff, and don’t settle.

Always a Teacher, Always a Student

We share what we know while staying open to what we don’t.

Radiate Good Vibes

This is a biggie. We approach everything we do with positivity and our energy is contagious.

Make Every Bite Matter

We are creating the best bites ever, without sacrificing taste, health, or the planet to do it.