Project Manager

Are you the one who brings structure when things start to get messy?

• When priorities compete, do you know how to create clarity and alignment?
• Can you lead a project from idea to execution without owning the people, but owning the outcome?
• Do you know how to keep things moving without losing control of the details?

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

Palermo’s Pizza is a family-owned company driven by a passion for quality, innovation, and people. We take pride in creating a culture where employees are valued, ideas are encouraged, and accountability matters.

We are a leader in private label frozen pizza and contract manufacturing, known for innovation, speed, and strong cross-functional collaboration. As we continue to evolve, our project management group plays a critical role in bringing ideas to life and ensuring alignment across the business.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your impact is visible
• And yes… pizza (20 a month!)

This role is based in the Milwaukee area and works closely with cross-functional teams across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Finance.

You will operate in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift, timelines matter, and strong coordination across teams is essential to success.

As a Project Manager, you will lead cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment, execution, and successful delivery.

This role is responsible for driving structure, accountability, and progress across projects, not just tracking timelines.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment to business objectives and customer expectations
• Developing and managing project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Acting as the central point of coordination across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Finance
• Aligning stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and expectations
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring execution stays on track
• Identifying and managing risks, issues, and dependencies
• Communicating project status, decisions, and risks clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Driving accountability for execution and milestone delivery
• Supporting standardized project management processes, tools, and best practices
• Leading project teams without direct authority to deliver results

You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift, and complexity is part of the job.

You bring structure to ambiguity, align people who don’t report to you, and keep work moving forward without losing control of the details.

You communicate clearly, anticipate challenges, and address issues after they become problems.

You understand that great project management is about driving alignment and execution, not just maintaining a plan.

• 2–5 years of experience in project management or cross-functional project roles
• Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or projects
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset

At Palermo’s, how you work matters. This role is expected to demonstrate:

Core Competencies

· Collaborates

· Communicates Effectively

· Customer Focus

· Being Resilient

· Drives Results

· Instills Trust

Project Leadership Competencies

· Plans and Aligns

· Ensures Accountability

· Balances Stakeholders

· Manages Complexity

· Decision Quality

· Optimizes Work Processes

· Situational Adaptability