Sr. Project Manager (Hybrid)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Project Planning and Execution 

• Lead the end-to-end project management process for new product development and existing product enhancements, with a particular emphasis on NPI projects.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, task assignments, and risk management strategies.  

• Monitor project progress, communicating regularly with teams and leadership, and ensuring timely execution of tasks. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery and quality outcomes. 

• Cross-functional Integration 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Product, Development, Quality, Engineering, Marketing) to ensure alignment with project timelines and milestones from concept development through manufacturing and market introduction.  

• Translate Product Management's new product objectives and launch targets into executable timelines and tasks, especially in NPI-related projects.  

• Work closely with quality and regulatory compliance teams to align timelines and plans.  

• Collaborate with sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure launch readiness, inventory allocation, and adherence to RTS (ready to ship) dates.  

• Partner with marketing teams to integrate go-to-market strategies into achievable timelines. 

• Operational Excellence 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall project delivery.  

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track project progress, with specific attention to NPI projects.  

• Prepare regular status reports for senior leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and actionable insights. 

Required Skills, Education, Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.  

• Significant experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) is required.  

• Strong understanding of omni-channel retail operations, including e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, and brick-and-mortar retail strategies.  

• Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, preferably in consumer goods, technology, or related industries.  

• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, with a focus on both NPI and existing product enhancements.  

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to project planning and execution. 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.  

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. 

Physical Requirements 

Physical activities may occasionally include:  

• Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.  

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions. 

Physical activities may constantly include:  

• Communicating with others to exchange information. 

• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned. 

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:  

• Noisy open office environment