Project Manager, Category

1 week, 4 days ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Project and Program Management
TerrAscend

TerrAscend

TerrAscend is a prominent North American cannabis operator that specializes in vertically integrated cannabis cultivation, production, and retail, catering to the evolving needs of clients across multiple states in the U.S. and Canada.

Pharmaceuticals
251-1K
$441M raised

Description

  • Build and maintain detailed project plans for flower and pre-roll initiatives, including new products, strain rotations, pack and bud size updates, line extensions, and discontinuations.
  • Coordinate inputs and deliverables across cultivation, post-harvest, R&D, manufacturing, procurement, quality, regulatory, supply chain, wholesale, and retail teams.
  • Track category-specific risks including biomass availability, third-party procurement, potency, flavor profiles, packaging lead times, compliance review, and state-specific label requirements.
  • Support launch readiness by confirming timing, inventory, training materials, sell-in assets, and retail execution needs.
  • Maintain documentation for decisions, approvals, dependencies, scope changes, delays, and key project milestones.
  • Report progress, blockers, and mitigation plans to the Director of Portfolio Operations and key stakeholders.
  • Own executional readiness and milestone completion, ensuring timelines, trackers, launch checklists, and handoffs are accurate and current.
  • Maintain clear communication across teams, escalate issues quickly, and document root cause, ownership, and mitigation plans.
  • Drive on-time launches and change implementations by reducing delays caused by missing inputs, late approvals, poor coordination, or unclear process steps.
  • Improve issue resolution, handoff quality, project visibility, and stakeholder confidence through consistent follow-up and cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
  • 4-7 years of experience in category management, project management, product commercialization, operations, or cross-functional program execution.
  • Experience in cannabis, CPG, retail, agriculture, or another regulated industry preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from concept through launch, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, approvals, and post-launch follow-through.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to drive accountability across cultivation, operations, commercial, retail, compliance, and supply chain partners.
  • Experience supporting product launches, assortment changes, packaging updates, inventory readiness, or go-to-market execution across multiple markets or business units.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate trackers, project plans, launch checklists, and decision documentation.
  • Ability to identify risks, escalate issues appropriately, recommend mitigation plans, and keep projects moving under competing priorities or changing requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for summarizing status, blockers, decisions, and next steps for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; experience with project management platforms, reporting tools, ERP systems, or inventory/category planning systems preferred.
  • Background check required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and dependents.
  • Mental health and wellness support including Sabender, PAS counseling and life coaching, nutrition coaching, and Husk Fitness discounts.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Employee Assistance Program with confidential support for mental health, financial planning, legal matters, and more.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Employee discounts at TerrAscend dispensary locations.

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