CPG Project Manager

Project Manager

Duke Cannon Supply Co. is a growth-oriented CPG company that operates with an entrepreneurial mindset – and has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the men’s grooming category. Our mission is to better the day of hard-working men, and we fulfill this mission through the products we build, the conversations we create, and our give-back program to veterans.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to help support and drive our explosive growth. This role is for individuals who have a passion to guide projects from inception through commercialization, across multiple product categories, and to support strategic projects across the organization. This may include product development lifecycle, large and complex seasonal projects, and supporting operations and supply chain. The ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the company and with external partners, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and assess and elevate risk while being the calm voice in the room will be key to the candidate’s success.

• Own management of projects: Lead the planning, tracking and execution of projects across the organization. Establish and support cross‑functional alignment, clear executional roadmaps, resource requirements and project deliverables while ensuring projects meet established business needs.
• Lead Project Meetings: Ensure all functions are aligned on project status and next steps; highlight and mitigate risk; identify project conflicts and elevate as needed.
• Manage project timelines: Create, update, and report on all project timelines across projects with multiple complexities and durations. Experience using Wrike is a plus.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: The project manager will be the hub for packaging, marketing, supply chain, finance, and sales teams.
• This role requires 3 days/week in office.

Required:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in CPG project management in a large‑sized consumer business (personal care, cosmetics experience preferred).
• Proven track record of embracing and supporting change management and continuous improvement with a high level of detail.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• An amazing collaborator. The ideal candidate is a natural collaborator and is always looking for the best ideas and technology, no matter the source. They must also build strong relationships with cross‑functional partners at all levels, and particularly with our manufacturing partners.
• An entrepreneurial mindset. The ideal candidate must have the passion to work in a rapidly changing environment and continually bring new thinking to bear so that we may continually outpace our competition.

Preferred:

• A 4‑year bachelor’s or comparable degree, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management certification: nice to have but not required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with internal and external business partners.
• Self‑starter with a strong sense of follow‑up and ability to prioritize competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent the brand well.

Duke Cannon Supply Co. offers a fast‑paced environment where decisions are vetted quickly, and opportunities are relentlessly pursued. We work hard, but we value flexibility as well. We have an informal culture with an emphasis on having fun (we sell soap, after all), though we have the most fun when we exceed our goals. The company’s leaders are dedicated to the growth and development of the team;

as such, we want to ensure that our people have a rich and rewarding experience with unique opportunities to grow.

Duke Cannon Supply Co.’s Main Lodge (aka the office) is in Minneapolis’ North Loop, one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, with award‑winning restaurants, fashionable boutiques, live music and Major League Baseball just steps away.

Duke Cannon offers a competitive market salary and bonus based on role and professional experience. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000. Our benefits are top‑notch and include health & dental insurance, HSA and 401k programs supported by regular company contributions, a tuition reimbursement program, and monthly parking stipend. We also host monthly moments of Team camaraderie ranging from community service events to social hours in the Main Lodge (aka the office) to Lunch & Learns covering business, team, and industry topics.

Duke Cannon provides equal access to and opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.