Manager, Operations Project Management

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At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.

Your Role:

TheManager, Operations Project Management plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and transformation within the operations organization. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex strategic operational projects that improve business processes, enhance efficiency, and support operations strategic goals.

Reporting into the Director, Operations Project Managementthis role will ensure we are executing against the operations strategy andcommunicating with all key cross-functional partners. At the onset, this role will work directly with the General Manager of our butter business to move critical butter operations projects forward.

What You'll Do:

Project Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for complex operational initiatives (e.g., process redesigns, supply chain optimizations, or supplier transitions)
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Identify, track, and manage project risks and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies proactively
• Oversee and coordinate cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, direction, and motivation, specifically instilling the right mindset to get sh*t done

Stakeholder Communication and Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project communication, providing regular updates to leadership and key stakeholders, including the Butter Leadership Team for butter operations projects
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables, instilling the right sense of urgency in execution
• Facilitate decision-making processes and resolve conflicts among project participants, ensuring we are moving with speed and not getting stuck in feedback loops

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement:

• Analyze current operational processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement and push these recommendations through with grace
• Drive the implementation of best practices, new technologies, and revised workflows to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure project success and the effectiveness of operational changes post-implementation

Documentation and Governance:

• Understand when to use established project management methodologies and when to think outside of the box to get sh*t done
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including charters, requirements, risk logs, and final reports
• Conduct thorough pre- and post-mortem analyses to act on and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement of project management processes

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or CAPM/PMP certification preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional or strategic projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Ability to travel 10-20% for company meetings, team meetings,company offsites, company onboarding and other business needs
• Ability to visit manufacturing sites, warehouses, and distribution centers as part of project planning and project management
• Strong communicator and collaborator—able to align teams, drive clarity, and keep projects moving through ambiguity
• Skilled at balancing structure with flexibility; knows when to follow process and when to prioritize progress
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, MS Project)
• Naturally curious and proactive—comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered!

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs and butter (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.