Head of Product & Project Management

Please do not apply unless you are local to our office in Lansdale, PA.Founded in 1945, Keystone Technologies is a third-generation, family-owned business headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area. A national leader in the commercial and industrial lighting industry, Keystone reaches customers across the U.Who We Are:Were not your typical lighting company and we like it that way. And we always put people first whether thats our customers, partners, or each other. Our Core ValuesWow Customers: Every interaction is an opportunity to show how much we care and appreciate all our customers, internal and external, so we create unique experiences that go above and beyond their expectations.We honor everybodys story and build lifelong relationships, whether with colleagues, customers, or partners, because to reach our fullest potential means empowering people to thrive.Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, employer-paid group life insurance, short-term disability, a 401k plan with company match, paid time off, and philanthropic opportunities.The Opportunity:The Product Development Team creates new products and improves the performance, cost, and/or quality of existing products to achieve Keystones business goals and core values. The NPI Project Manager helps to bring new and innovative products to the market. This role ensures that product development projects are delivered on time, while meeting performance and quality standards. This role works closely with internal and external product team affiliates to manage the successful launch of new product initiatives and product updates.Manage the creation of product launch deliverables, including technical specifications, product packaging artwork, and instruction manuals, in collaboration with Product Operations, Product Compliance and Product Management team members.Manage the production art workflow through strategic oversight of task prioritization, artist workload management, and consistent deadline achievement, with a focus on high-level coordination across various departments and informed decision-making.Develop and manage detailed project plans using Product Management Software (Wrike,) ensuring accurate task tracking, date management, and timely completion of all Product Development (PD) milestones.Drive effective communication through regular project status meetings, stakeholder updates, and coordination across multiple cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Marketing, to align and manage complex project timelinesTake ownership of key milestones related to new product introductions, and resolve issues that could delay said milestones, including making significant decisions directly to keep things on track or escalating certain issues to upper-management across different departments for further input.Lead post-launch analysis, capturing lessons learned and implementing continuous improvement practices across product development and launch processesAdditional Responsibilities:Manages the PD teams uploading, organization, and maintenance of documentation within the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system. Partners closely with Marketing to build and develop a robust metadata structure that enhances data accessibility, version control, and overall system integrityMaintain organized documentation of all product-related files, including Statements of Warranty, to ensure accurate reference and audit readinessFacilitate internal and external audits by preparing accurate product data and documentationLeads efforts to ensure all packaging, specs and instructions meet compliance standards by partnering with regulatory agencies and internal compliance teamsCollaborate with Marketing to validate that all product artwork, technical specs, and digital/print content meet brand standards and are regularly updatedProvide training, guidance to PD Administrator(s) to ensure consistent processes and maximize team efficiencyOversee and facilitate the administration of pricing data management by ensuring administrators are equipped to accurately import and update pricing records, product attributes, and item details within the companys databaseUPC code generation and tracking and oversee the PD Administrator(s) in maintaining compliance with product identification standardsManage the maintenance and optimization of Wrike, including developing templates, workflows, and project tracking tools for seamless project execution and team collaborationCreate and manage dynamic QR codes for product packagingRun and analyze reports and queries from company databases and Wrike to provide project insights and inform decision-makingMonitor and enforce project timelines, proactively advising stakeholders of any potential delays and recommending corrective actionsWhat you bring:A minimum of 2 years of experience in project management role or supporting product development teamsBachelors Degree preferred but not requiredStrong project management skillsExcellent time management and prioritization skillsExceptionally organized and detail orientedCapable of working effectively in a team setting as well as independentlyExcellent communication skillsAbility to be effective under pressure and understand when to act with a heightened sense of urgencyProficient with Microsoft Office programs (specifically Word and Excel), with ability to learn new computer systemsExperience using Prophet 21, Widen and Wrike preferredUphold and implement Keystones Core Values, consistently aligning actions and decisions that reflect the core principlesPlease note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.Product Development