Project Manager NPD

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Operations team and be responsible for managing projects in the pipeline. This individual will ensure on-time delivery of new products primarily focused on international markets. The Project Manager will provide hands-on cross functional influence and accountability, and excellence in planning and process management. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience in a rapidly growing CPG business preferably with consumer-facing products.

Responsibilities will include:

• Integrate the cross-functional teams to create a cohesive project schedule and control time, cost, and quality through the product development life cycle.
• Track and manage scope, assess impact and risks to project delivery.
• Work with the project team to define, assess, and mitigate project risks that have a significant impact on project cost, schedule, investment, and technology.
• Drive consistent project communication and accountability ensuring all team members on all projects are on track to deliver assigned tasks and milestones.
• Report weekly on project progress and address risks immediately with the project team to escalate if needed.
• Liaise with the sourcing team, to work with suppliers, in order to deliver new products on time, on budget and up to quality standards.
• Ensure completion of user, quality and regulatory compliance testing to meet project validation requirements.

• Coordinate production plan with relevant vendors, supply chain, and sourcing stakeholders.
• Communicate and coordinate directly with vendors throughout a project timeline as a main point of contact to ensure timeline and project scope are met.
• Work closely with supply chain and logistics to ensure deliveries and shipments are on time.
• Other projects as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, a plus).
• 2-3+ years of experience in project management within a consumer goods environment.
• Experience in project managing new product development of unique to the world, custom designed consumer goods through a cross-functional stage-gate process from concept to launch.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of pertinent manufacturing processes required for formulated, plastics, metals, glass, and fabric materials.
• Experience managing multi-language translation, artwork development processes, and regulatory requirements by international regions preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Gantt Charts, Asana, and similar project management tools.
• Strong influencing skills with a proven ability to build enduring professional relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and others, leading to outstanding performance.
• Self-starter who can prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion effectively with great attention to detail and quality.
• Exceptional cross-functional partnership and proven ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Who You Will Work With

As the Project Manager, International, you will work closely with Product Development, Operations, Marketing, Brand Management, Sales & Sales Planning teams.