Assistant Project Manager

TitleProject Coordinator-Product DevelopmentLocationPlano, TXDuration3-6 month contractCompensation$30-33/hrMust haves:5-7+ years of experience supporting high-performing, cross-functional teams as a project coordinatorExperience in food innovation/ product development, test kitchen or culinary environmentsExpdrience in Scrum environments and process improvementExperience building and managing project tracking tools and templatesHigh proficiency in PowerPoint and ExcelExperience with project management platforms (e.g., , Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, MS Project)PlussesExperience in QSR test kitchen environmentsDay to day:An employer is looking for a Food Innovation Project Coordinator in the Plano, TX area. You will be taskeed with owning the tools, workflows, and coordination mechanisms that enable disciplined innovation, clear governance, and accelerated commercialization for this food innovation team. You will operate with independence, initiative, and process ownership "” proactively identifying gaps, anticipating risks, and driving projects forward without waiting to be directed.Project & Portfolio Process OwnershipDevelop, maintain, and continuously optimize project management tools supporting product development and commercializationOwn and manage centralized trackers (project status, decision logs, milestones, global calendar, etc.)Build "ready-to-use" templates that require minimal revision and drive adoption across teamsEnsure documentation and workflows are sustainable, clearly owned, and aligned with stakeholder needsIdentify process inefficiencies and propose structured improvementsGovernance & Decision Forum SupportActively guide project teams toward appropriate decision-making forums (e.g., FLT, Kitchen Time, milestone gates)Ensure required documentation and materials are complete prior to governance reviewsSupport movement of projects from gate to gate by tracking readiness and surfacing gaps earlyMaintain visibility to portfolio timing, prioritization, and cross-project dependenciesEscalate risks within 24 hours of identification and propose mitigation solutionsManage recurring team forums with structured discipline (agenda, objectives, facilitation support, documentation, follow-up)Product Development & Commercialization SupportSupport non-technical aspects of food development and commercialization projectsPrepare summaries, milestone documentation, and status updatesEnsure completeness of required documentation prior to submissionsDevelop working knowledge of the end-to-end product development lifecycleProactively engage project leads to identify where support is neededCompensation: $30/hr to $33/hr.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Created: 2026-05-16