PROJECT MANAGER, PET & HEALTH NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

Summary:The Project Manager roleis responsible forleading cross-functional teams through theentirelifecycle of new product development - from ideation to commercializationfor thePet & Health Department across global ingredient, traditional retail, specialty retail, club, and digital marketplace channels.Thishybrid role blends project management, vendor engagement,categorymanagementand content support, acting as the primary liaison coordinating deliverables across to deliver high-quality work.The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment,bringing a category-driven mindset to inform product and project decisions.

EssentialFunctions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Leads and manages end-to-end product development projects to meet business goals and timelines.
• Analyzesproject requirements andallocateresources effectively across project phases, including sample planning to ensure all workstreams run smoothly.
• Acts as the primary liaison for outside vendors to oversee creative tasks and requests.
• Supportscreative quality control by reviewing deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project guidelines prior to vendor release / submission.
• Developsdetailed work plans, assign responsibilities, and define scope and deliverables.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams-both internal and external-including Category Management, Sales, Marketing, R&D, QA,andSupply Chain.
• Supports category management activities byleveragingmarket insights, competitive data, and retailer-specific requirements to inform product briefs,validateproject direction, and guide portfolio decisions.
• Partners withInternal stakeholdersto translate category strategies into project priorities, ensuring product development aligns with shopper needs, channel dynamics, and assortment opportunities.
• Monitors project progress, manage risks, and ensure milestone delivery; troubleshoots issues and implements solutions to keep projects on track.
• Prepares and presents regular project status reports to stakeholders.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives andcontributeto process optimization.
• Ensurescompliance with company environmental, safety, and quality policies.
• Regularly worksonsite to buildstrong teamconnections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive.The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements.

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $105,000 to $125,000.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

RequiredQualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in food, beverage, consumer products,pet consumable products, nutraceuticalproductsor packaging industries.
• A bachelor's degree in business, food science, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred education and experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
• Experience working in foodservice, retail, or club channels.
• Familiarity with stage-gate or similar product development processes.
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana).
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across departments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Skilled in driving multiple concurrent projects - ranging from straightforward tohighly complex- by aligning cross-functional teams andmaintainingstrategic focus under pressure.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Work environment:

This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.

WorkAbility Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

WorkAuthorizations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.