Project Manager, Category

About TerrAscend

TerrAscend is a pioneering company in the cannabis sector committed to enhancing lives through quality cultivation, therapeutic products for patients, and premium adult-use items. With deep industry roots and a forward-looking approach, the company fosters growth in cannabis possibilities across multiple fronts.

Role Overview

The Project Manager for Category will oversee the commercialization and portfolio management for flower and pre-roll categories across various markets. This position ensures a structured progression of products from initial concepts through successful market launches by owning project timelines, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and driving accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans covering new product introductions, strain rotations, packaging modifications, line extensions, and product discontinuations in flower and pre-roll categories.
• Facilitate coordination of tasks and deliverables among cultivation, post-harvest, research and development, manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, regulatory, supply chain, wholesale, and retail teams.
• Monitor category-specific risks including biomass availability, reliance on external procurement, potency, flavor characteristics, packaging timelines, compliance reviews, and state-specific labeling mandates.
• Ensure readiness for product launches by verifying scheduling, inventory availability, preparation of training materials, sales assets, and retail execution plans.
• Keep detailed records of decisions, approvals, project dependencies, scope alterations, and delays for all key milestones.
• Provide regular status updates including progress, obstacles, and mitigation strategies to the Director of Portfolio Operations and other stakeholders.
• Take ownership of execution readiness and milestone achievement for all flower and pre-roll projects ensuring accurate and current timelines, trackers, checklists, and handoffs.
• Maintain transparent communication nationwide, quickly escalate issues with detailed documentation of root causes, scope changes, and responsibilities.
• Drive on-time product launches and changeovers by minimizing delays caused by missing information, late approvals, insufficient coordination, or unclear processes.
• Enhance problem resolution, project visibility, cross-team handoff quality, and stakeholder confidence through diligent follow-up and collaboration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent hands-on experience in category or project management, product commercialization, or operations may be accepted.
• Between 4 and 7 years of relevant experience in category management, project management, commercialization, operations, or executing cross-functional programs, ideally within cannabis, consumer packaged goods, retail, agriculture, or regulated sectors.
• Proven capability to manage complex projects from ideation through launch encompassing scheduling, milestone tracking, risk assessment, approvals, and follow up.
• Strong leadership in coordinating multiple teams including cultivation, operations, commercial, retail, compliance, and supply chain to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Experienced in supporting product introductions, assortment updates, packaging changes, inventory readiness, and market execution across numerous business units or markets.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail, able to maintain accurate project plans, tracking systems, launch checklists, and documentation.
• Proficient in recognizing risks, escalating issues properly, recommending mitigation approaches, and maintaining momentum despite shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities to concisely report project statuses, blockers, decisions, and next actions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with project management software, reporting tools, ERP systems, or inventory/category planning tools is a plus.
• Employment contingent upon completion of a background check.

Benefits

• Inclusive health coverage with medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans available for employees and dependents.
• Support for mental health and wellness including a digital platform, confidential counseling, life coaching, nutrition guidance, and fitness discounts.
• Flexible paid time off policies designed to promote work-life balance, varying by state.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential support for mental health, financial planning, legal assistance, etc.
• Paid parental leave for rest and caregiving after the birth or adoption of a child.
• 401(k) plan featuring a 4% company match with immediate vesting on contributions.
• Pet insurance options with affordable coverage plans.
• Employee discounts applicable in over 39 company-operated dispensary outlets.
• A recognition rewards system allowing employees to earn points redeemable for gift cards or Amazon products.
• Company-covered disability and life insurance protecting against unforeseen circumstances.

Additional Information

Background Checks: Employment will require a comprehensive background investigation aligned with the laws of the hiring state, typically covering both state and federal checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: TerrAscend is dedicated to equal opportunity employment, evaluating candidates solely on qualifications and without discrimination on various legally protected bases including race, gender identity, disability, and more.

Disclaimer: This description is not a contract and can be modified at management's discretion. The listed duties and requirements illustrate essential functions and are not exhaustive.

E-Verify Participation: The company participates in E-Verify to validate employees’ authorization to work in the United States.

Recruiting Agencies: TerrAscend does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies without an active contract and search agreement. Fees will not be paid otherwise.

Use of Artificial Intelligence: The company may utilize AI tools to aid hiring processes but final employment decisions rest with human judgment. Candidates may inquire about data processing practices if desired.