Senior Project Manager, Industrial Design
Date: Feb 20, 2026
Location: New York, NY
Company: Chobani
Summary
The Senior Project Manager Industrial Design will lead and coordinate all industrial design initiatives across Chobani and La Colombe, ensuring projects are executed on time at the highest quality.
This role partners with Industrial Designers, Packaging, Product Development, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external vendors to manage the full lifecycle of design projects, from briefing through concept, prototyping, production, and launch. The ideal candidate is highly organized, experienced in industrial design project management, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
- Own end-to-end industrial design projects across Chobani and La Colombe, including new structural packaging design, hardware & equipment development, and limited environmental design
- Engage in managing the complete product lifecycle from new product innovation to sustainment and end-of-life transition
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestone tracking for multiple concurrent projects
- Ensure projects stay on track with briefing, budgets, resourcing, timelines, and quality standards
- Identify risks or roadblocks early and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the central point of contact for industrial design projects across both brands
- Partner closely with Industrial Designers, Product Development, Creative, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external vendors to ensure alignment on creative vision, technical feasibility, and project timelines
- Facilitate clear and proactive communication with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
- Support creative and product leadership in prioritizing initiatives and evaluating project feasibility
Vendor & Production Oversight
- Manage relationships with external design studios, prototyping partners, suppliers, and manufacturers
- Oversee technical specifications, prototypes, and final deliverables to ensure quality and functionality
- Coordinate approvals and ensure all industrial design outputs meet brand standards and production requirements
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and refine workflows, systems, and documentation for industrial design project management
- Maintain visibility into project status, resource allocation, and potential risks
- Drive efficiency and consistency across industrial design projects while maintaining high creative standards
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of project management experience, preferably in industrial design, packaging, or CPG product development
- Proven ability to manage complex design projects from concept through production
- Strong knowledge of industrial design processes, materials, prototyping, and manufacturing
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with project management tools (Smartsheet, Basecamp, Workfront, or similar)
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time position is $121,000.00 - $190,300.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City