Head of Project Management (Remote)

The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come! THE ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER ​

Our Project Manager will be responsible for working with the cross-functional team within OLLY to own and drive commercialization of our new products as well as optimization of the current OLLY portfolio. Reporting to our Project Management Director, this high-impact role will ensure OLLY continues to deliver amazing product experience for our consumers, hit the timeline requirements of our retailers, and meet our internal cost and quality metrics as we continue to rapidly expand our business.

Lead cross-functional project teams in the development and commercialization of products – ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, on- budget and on-strategy. Create project plans that seamlessly integrate work streams between all Product Development, Operations, Creative, Marketing and Sales processes and functions ​

Conduct ad hoc financial/scenario analysis to support product launches ​

Manage product changes by guiding decision making on project scope (hard versus soft conversions, budget allocation for obsoletes, transition window and communication plan to retailers), creating project schedules and liaising with Operations to ensure a seamless transition ​

remove barriers by pre-emptively identifying and mitigating project risks ​

Manage BOM setup process for product launches alongside master data manager ​

Provide thought leadership on process improvements: build upon the existing product launch process to ensure it is scalable and identify opportunities to ensure swift and accurate execution of project plans ​

THE CANDIDATE ​ You are a strong team player with a bias for action and creative problem solving, always thinking about contingencies and keeping options in your back pocket for those just-in-case situations. you have a keen attention for detail that helps keep people organized and on task. You excel at distilling complex issues into Cliffs Notes summaries for all levels of the organization and use your great communication skills to forge strong relationships with our external partners. 5-7 years experiencein project management or new product innovation at a CPG company ​

Proven experience leading and managing project teams in a highly collaborative and fast-paced business environment ​

Ability to balance competing interests and ensure all objectives across multiple projects are met in a timely manner ​

Great technical prowess - Excel and other MS Office products, experience with project management software (Wrike, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.), background and strong interest in process development and project management principles; Master Data and Continuous Improvement principles experience a plus

Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team

Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other Ollies on the team

If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs

Remote, USA ​

HOURS: Full time, exempt (salary) ​

MANAGER: Project Management Director ​

For this remote role, compensation is determined based on geographic location and experience, and the final offer will reflect these factors within the posted range.

We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance

4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year

Annual Bonus

Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends