Senior Manager, Enterprise Project Management - Remote

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Project Management will work in the center of the Harbor Freight Tools long term growth strategy to develop new products. The Senior Manager, Enterprise Project Management will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of projects with the goal of bringing quality products to the market at the right time. The Senior Manager, Enterprise Project Management will work with core team composed of Project Managers, Global Sourcing, Category Management, Quality Assurance, Engineer and Product Experts.

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Project Management will be responsible to keep management informed of the portfolio's performance, key milestone updates, roadblocks, opportunities and drive for timely decisions to keep projects on track. Building and maintaining relationships with key internal stakeholder groups is a critical aspect of this role.

The ideal candidate would have extensive experience in various aspect of product development such as project management, manufacturing, testing, legal and compliance, engineering and design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of project management for assigned product development projects through the entire development lifecycle
• Present updates on the portfolio's performance
• Work cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and assortment reviews
• Responsible for coordinating project development and communicating projects status as it relates to deadlines
• Develop, operationalize and communicate program plans, milestones, product status, key issues and risks to various groups including the executives
• Lead project teams to develop accurate product specifications, project requirements, optimal critical path and identify tradeoffs and risks
• Develop project plans with Project Managers
• Interface with project and cross-functional teams to proactively derive creative solutions for project delays
• Drive collaboration within the teams and inspire them to think innovatively
• Manage multiple stakeholder needs and reach consensus by adjusting different conflicts and interests
• Identify process improvement opportunities and custom plays to accelerate projects
• Additional duties as assigned by management
• Travel as needed (less than 20%).

Scope:

• Supervises Staff - Yes - Exempt
• Financial Scope - Yes
• Decision Making - Decisions affect work of area/function
• Location - Remote

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors' Degree preferably
• 6+ years of progressive work responsibility in product development
• Market interests and awareness for tools, consumer trends, retail trends
• Experience working in a high-growth environment, with consistently shifting priorities
• Ability to make decisions quickly, based upon a combination of analysis, experience, wisdom and judgment
• Work strategically and tactically with fluidity, little direction and ambiguity
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Effective communication skills. Crisp and clear. Informs and directs appropriately on both verbal and written fronts
• Dedicated to the success of the company and willing to commit to necessary hours. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of the company.

Physical Requirements:

• General office environment requiring ability to
• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $97,500 - $146,300 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We're a family-owned business with over 45 years as a national tool retailer, and with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We are a $7 billion company with over 1,450 stores in 48 states, 27,000+ Associates, and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.