Project Manager (Product Innovation/Development)

The Role 

As a Project Manager, you will lead teams to deliver projects that span across multiple business units - including a dual portfolio of product category innovation initiatives and regional market expansion projects - and ensure successful and on-time project delivery.  You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of your projects, including managing resources, schedules, financials, issues & risks, and for the adherence to stage-gate principles.  You will also contribute to process improvement initiatives as they relate to improving project delivery.   

The ideal candidate will have a blend of experience working in fast paced, visible roles with a focus on process execution, impeccable communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work within deadlines and budgets. Your ability to coordinate across departments, partner with various levels of stakeholders, and properly leverage the talents of many employees is paramount. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working on a myriad of projects at once while alternating between market details and corporate strategic initiatives.   

This position requires 25-35% travel to our production/manufacturing facilities across the US.

Responsibilities 

• Own the full project life cycle - successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to launch for multiple initiatives simultaneously 
• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives 
• Lead project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhere to their responsibilities and execute project milestones 
• Monitor and report on project success criteria results as well as portfolio performance metrics 
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence 
• Participate in establishing practices, processes, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature the PM capabilities for the organization 
• Demonstrate an acumen of your markets' operations and your categories’ technical aspects to support how solutions will address project goals  
• Oversee the risk management and contingency planning process  
• Develop and deliver appropriate and effective progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences including project team, sponsors, executive leadership, and key stakeholders 
• Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging industry trends and technologies, and PM methods and best practices 
• Ensure that your team is equipped with the right resources and tools to stay motivated, accountable and highly engaged through direction, mentorship and recognition. 

Qualifications  

• 5+ years of project management in management consulting, operations, manufacturing, and/or high growth startup environment 
• Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance 
• Proven success in leading projects and programs to on-time and within budget close  
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools including: Microsoft Suite, MS Project, and other PM software 
• Self-motivated, decisive, innovative, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands 
• Exceptional problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset 
• High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with increasingly diverse clients and teams 
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information 
• Ability to travel up to 35% to our US production facilities 

Additional Requirements 

• Must pass any and all required background checks  
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry  
• Must possess valid driver’s license 
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 

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