Project Leader

We are proud to be the only company covering the spectrum of residential storage and organization needs, from high-end, dealer-supplied custom solutions to do-it-yourself storage systems available online and in retail stores. Our organization systems are marketed under the Inspired Closets, ORG Home, Gorgeous Garage, ProClosets, EasyClosets, EasyGarage, Easy Track, and Garage Essentials brand names. Project Lead – Holland, MI Primary Purpose of Position We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Project Leader to drive the successful planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional projects. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. The Project Leader serves as a key liaison between stakeholders, functional teams, and leadership, facilitating communication, removing obstacles, and maintaining project momentum throughout the project lifecycle. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Project Planning & Execution Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource requirements, milestones, and deliverables. Monitor project progress and performance, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks to ensure successful delivery. Coordinate cross-functional activities and resources to keep projects on track and aligned with strategic objectives. Track project budgets, expenditures, and vendor-related costs, ensuring effective financial management and reporting. Communication & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for project teams, stakeholders, and leadership. Facilitate project meetings, including agenda development, meeting leadership, documentation of decisions, and follow-up on action items. Provide regular project status updates and communicate schedule changes, scope adjustments, risks, and key decisions to impacted stakeholders. Foster collaboration and alignment across departments to ensure successful project outcomes. Project Governance & Administration Maintain project documentation, including project charters, status reports, risk registers, issue logs, and decision records. Ensure project information is accurate, organized, and readily accessible to stakeholders. Support project governance processes, reporting requirements, and executive presentations. Assist the Program Director in driving continuous improvement initiatives, project reporting, and portfolio management activities. Other Live company values on a daily basis. Pose no direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, of others, or to property. Require regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work. Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Temporary assignments may be made to team members outside normal responsibilities based on specific requirements and available personnel. Management will determine the nature and duration of those assignments. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Communications, Engineering, or a related field preferred. 3-5 years of experience leading or coordinating projects in a business, operational, or project management environment. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Certifications/Licenses/Registrations NA Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, Jira, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with project reporting, dashboards, and data analysis preferred. Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work independently while effectively influencing and coordinating cross-functional teams. Proven ability to identify issues, assist with solutions, and drive projects to completion. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals internally and externally to The Stow Company. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an office and a manufacturing environment. Initiation and independent work capability with little supervision, and as part of a team. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Sitting at workstation approximately 90 percent of work time. Standing and walking approximately 10 percent of work time. Must be able to travel between plant and office locations. Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice. Typical office environment with shelves overhead and above work surfaces. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr