Kindly be advised that we are handling the recruitment for this position internally and are not partnering with external recruiters. 

We are a Biology Company

Plantible, backed by Astanor Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Piva Capital, Kellogg’s, and Vectr Ventures, is a vertically integrated biology company that is unlocking the power in plants in service of people & planet. Our mission is to create solutions that empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices without compromising on quality. We are beginning with the food industry. Please visit our website to learn more about our mission and continued success: https://www.plantiblefoods.com/

How you will contribute:

Plantible Foods is unlocking the power of Rubi Protein—a sustainable, functional, and highly nutritious ingredient derived from Lemna. Our mission is to revolutionize the food system by creating better proteins for people and the planet. We’re scaling our first commercial facility in Texas and expanding our product and customer pipeline globally. We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to help lead some of the most important cross-functional initiatives at Plantible—ranging from new product development and customer execution projects to scaling operational capabilities and implementing project management best practices across teams.

As a Project Manager, you will operate as a connective hub across R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, FSQ, and Supply Chain—driving clarity, accountability, and execution. You’ll own project delivery from concept to completion, establish clear processes for planning and decision-making, and elevate how Plantible runs its most strategic projects. You are equally comfortable in the details and at the 10,000-foot view: translating complex scientific workstreams into crisp milestones, surfacing risks before they become problems, and ensuring the right people are aligned on goals and next steps.

What you will be working on:

• Lead Cross-Functional Execution: Manage 1–3 strategic projects at a time spanning new product development, customer trials, and operational initiatives. Own project scope, timeline, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Implement Project Management Best Practices: Introduce simple, scalable PM frameworks (charters, RAID logs, decision registers, retros) and ensure consistency across departments.
• Coordinate Resources: Partner with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, FSQ, and Supply Chain to align on capacity, resource allocation, and readiness for trials or production.
• Vendor and Customer Interface: Coordinate with external partners for trials, materials, and deliverables; manage timelines and communication with customer PMOs.
• Budget & Risk Management: Track budgets vs. plan, surface variances early, and maintain a clear log of risks, issues, and mitigations.
• Reporting & Communication: Deliver executive-ready status summaries (dates, decisions, risks, and asks) that integrate into WBR/OKR cadences.
• Define transfer-ready criteria (recipe/setpoints/CTQs/SOP links), confirm acceptance with Ops/FSQ, and support first runs.

What you bring to Plantible:

• 5–8+ years managing cross-functional technical projects ideally in food tech, biotech, or manufacturing-driven startups.
• Demonstrated command of stage-gates, critical-path scheduling, and multi-team coordination.
• Clear, concise communicator (one-pagers, exec updates); strong ability to influence without authority.
• Familiarity with FSMA/GMP basics, plant trial logistics, and change control in regulated environments.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and PM tools (Smartsheet/ClickUp/Asana/Jira) and basic Gantt/timeline building.
• Data hygiene: comfortable with KPI tracking, RAID maintenance, and simple cost tracking.
• Preferred: exposure to process engineering or manufacturing scale-up; experience coordinating vendor trials or line validations.

Choose Plantible Foods

Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment.

At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!

• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Program
• Career Stipend
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
• Team building and company-wide events
• Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition

Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. 

If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!