Quality Intelligence Project Manager

Job Title: Quality Intelligence Project Manager

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 10 Months

Overview

The Quality Intelligence Project Manager will support global quality and compliance initiatives within a Commercial Quality Assurance (QA) organization. This role is responsible for managing quality intelligence, regulatory assessments, and medium-to-large scale projects that support quality assurance strategy and compliance objectives across manufacturing sites and commercial affiliates.

The position requires strong project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to independently manage governance, timelines, and resources to ensure quality systems remain compliant with evolving regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize processes for implementing new and updated regulations and standards, including monitoring, assessment, and change management activities.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to assess and remediate current and future regulatory impacts on quality systems.
• Drive updates to policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with market and regulatory requirements.
• Define project scope, develop detailed project plans, and manage deliverables to completion.
• Coordinate and track cross-functional project timelines, ensuring timely execution of tasks.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, escalating to senior leadership as needed.
• Address resource constraints through data-driven proposals to mitigate compliance risks and support business objectives.
• Provide clear, consistent written and verbal communication to stakeholders regarding project scope, timelines, risks, and progress.
• Lead and participate in global projects while adhering to established PMO governance standards.
• Integrate quality initiatives based on compliance risk, resource availability, and business priorities.
• Recommend and implement strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of quality processes.

Accountability & Scope

Quality and compliance are critical to maintaining market competitiveness and long-term business success. This role operates with limited supervision and carries responsibility for supporting the integrity of quality systems across the supply chain and commercial operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience (e.g., Business Administration, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Engineering).
• 5–7 years of experience in a regulated food or nutrition manufacturing environment, preferably pediatric or medical nutrition.
• Experience in Quality, R&D, Project Management, Procurement, or Operations roles.
• Strong knowledge of food GxP, nutritional regulations, manufacturing controls, and quality systems.
• 3–5 years of experience in project leadership roles.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to plan, lead, and facilitate meetings.
• Experience working with international teams and partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Expertise in ingredients, processes, and formulation related to nutritional and infant products.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Class A).