ABOUT LIKE & LIVEKINDLY COLLECTIVE
The LIKE brand traces its roots back to the LikeMeat brand, founded over ten years ago in Germany, and is part of the Livekindly Collective. At Livekindly, we believe that plant-based alternatives are a long-term and future-oriented component of the food industry. Our guiding principle is: “Make plant-based eating the new norm.”
LIKE is the strongest brand of the Livekindly Collective in the DACH region and has been represented for years across all major German grocery retailers. In addition, international brands such as Oumph!, Fry’s, and No Meat are also part of the Collective. Together with our global colleagues, we sell our products in more than 40 countries.
Taste is key – that’s what LIKE stands for.
Want to learn more about us and the brand? Then simply visit our website www.likeyoulikeit.de.
As Project Manager of the LIKE brand with a focus on innovation management for the DACH region, you play a key role in bringing ideas of tasty products to life, ensuring a smooth process by interacting with several teams and stakeholders across LIKE and the LIVEKINDLY Collective.
YOUR MAIN TASKS
You develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, budget frameworks, and risk assessments.
You manage and coordinate innovation projects related to business processes, organizational development, business models, or market initiatives (excluding R&D or product innovation).
You Facilitate collaboration and communication between internal departments, external partners, and senior stakeholders also including travelling to the Netherlands at times.
You translate project requirements into structured work packages and manage their execution.
You organize and lead workshops, meetings, and decision-making sessions.
You monitor project progress and prepare regular status updates, dashboards, KPIs, and management reports.
You ensure adherence to quality standards, budget limits, and project deadlines.
You identify opportunities to optimize project workflows, processes, and communication structures.
You support change management activities linked to innovation or transformation projects.
YOUR CHARACTERISTICS
You have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex, cross‑functional projects.
You are excellent in communication and moderation across all hierarchy levels.
You show a high degree of self‑initiative, ownership, and implementation strength.
You are equipped with the ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and manage diverse stakeholders.
You approach topics with a solution‑oriented mindset and a high level of reliability and attention to detail.
You can adapt easily to new situations and show resilience in dynamic environments.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
You collected several years of experience in project management already, ideally in dynamic or innovation‑driven environments and preferably have worked in the food industry.
You have a university degree in business administration, project management, innovation management, or a comparable discipline.
You have a very good command of German and English.
You are proficient in project management methodologies (traditional and/or agile).
You are equipped with strong analytical abilities and a structured, process‑oriented working style.
You feel confident in the use of MS 365 tools
You preferably have basic knowledge of GS1 and atrify.
You do hold a driver’s licence B
WORKING AT LIKE
YOUR BENEFITS:
With us, you can truly arrive. In addition to your professional onboarding within the team, our HR team is also there to support you and help you settle in at LIKE.
We invest in your development. Through individual and cross‑team training opportunities, we support your professional growth.
We offer flexibility. You can work remotely up to three days per week and make use of our EU-wide workation option.
We are future-focused. Our products help create a better plant-based future.
We are well connected. Our office is located in the Düsseldorf Media Harbor, offering free underground parking and a modern, well-equipped workspace.
We are international. As part of the Livekindly Collective, you’ll collaborate with colleagues from all around the world.
We love animals. Dogs are welcome in our office.
We are committed. We regularly support charitable initiatives such as the Gute Nacht Bus Düsseldorf or Post mit Herz.
We also take time off. As a full-time employee, you receive 30 days of annual leave – plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and of course we celebrate Carnival together. ;-)
We offer access to Corporate Benefits, the leading platform for employee discounts.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS AT LIKE
Nice to meet you! Simply apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining the experience you bring and the direction in which you would like to grow. We also need your preferred start date or notice period, as well as your desired salary.
Screening. We will get back to you as soon as possible with feedback. If your profile is a good fit, we will schedule an initial virtual meeting with our HR team. In this conversation, we will clarify any questions on both sides and give you the opportunity to learn more about us, the role, and the LIKE brand.
The first date. We pass on all information and our impression to the hiring managers, with whom you will then have an in‑depth conversation. We intentionally avoid the word “interview” – because we want to get to know you at eye level. These meetings usually take one to two hours. We are also happy to meet onsite so you can take a look around and meet the team in person.
It’s a match? If everything aligns, we will move quickly to offer you a contract and prepare your onboarding.
Livekindly Collective places great importance on diversity among its applicants and employees to ensure the strongest possible setup for both the Collective as a whole and its individual teams. We reject all forms of discrimination. Our job postings are open to people of all genders (d/f/m).
