PROJECT LEADER – GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY & TRADE

Texave Canada, Food Protection Global ANZ, and Yari QualiTech India

We are seeking a mid-level Project Leader with a Food Technology or Food Science background to lead execution of this high-impact global project.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As Project Leader, you will own end-to-end delivery of cross-functional food safety and trade initiatives, working closely with international experts, graduate interns, and external partners.

ROLE DETAILS

Location: India (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension)

Start: Immediate

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, execute, and deliver projects using appropriate project management methodologies and tools

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and trackers

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across regions

• Lead and mentor a team of 2 graduate interns

• Run weekly project check-ins and ensure follow-through on actions

• Prepare and circulate weekly project status updates

• Manage stakeholders including laboratories, certification bodies, vendors, and regulatory experts

• Support vendor outreach and maintain active engagement on relevant professional social media platforms

• Ensure regulatory and food safety insights are translated into practical outputs

• Track risks, dependencies, and priorities across workstreams

• Support documentation, reporting, and case study development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Safety, or related field

• 3–6 years of relevant food industry experience

• Working knowledge of food safety regulations (FSSAI, Codex, FDA, EFSA, FSANZ, CFIA)

• Experience applying project management frameworks and tools

• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

PREFERRED

• PMP or equivalent project management certification

• Experience managing junior team members or interns

• Exposure to international or multi-country projects