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Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.\n\nOur Brands\nCertified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:\nCertified Laboratories - Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.\n Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) - A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.\nLabstat - A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.\nEAS Consulting Group - A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.\nFSNS Certification & Audit - Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.\nJob Summary:\nReporting to the Director, PMO, the Project Manager (PMO) serves as the primary point of contact for active clients, overseeing end-to-end project lifecycle management. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships while acting as a centralized resource for technical expertise related to the testing portfolio and reporting requirements.\nThe PMO Project Manager plays a key cross-functional role, collaborating with Business Development, R&D, Client Services, and Operations to support and grow the nicotine, cannabis, and natural health products (NHP) business. 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California residents may review additional information about how we collect and use personal information, including retention and rights, in our California Notice at Collection. 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