Project Manager - Senior Assignment

Company: Yoh
Location: Newark
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Project Manager - Senior Assignment for a long-term Contract -opportunity with Yoh's client located in -either NYC/NJ/PA.The Big Picture - Top Skills Should You Possess:What You Need to Bring to the Table:Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on product development, innovation, or product launches.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment, ideally within the FMCG.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet.com or similar
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and manage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and manage conflict or competing priorities.
• Experience with risk management and problem-solving in high-pressure situations.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certification preferred. Bonus Points! Otherwise Known As Preferred Qualifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certification preferred. What You'll Be Doing:
  • Lead Product Innovation Projects: Manage multiple product innovation and launch projects from ideation through to commercialization, working closely with R&D, marketing, supply chain, finance, and other key stakeholders.
  • End-to-End Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle through QUEST process, including scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with key cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables. Facilitate collaboration across departments to solve challenges and ensure seamless product launches.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, vendors, and third-party partners. Provide regular project updates and escalate risks as needed.
  • Resource Planning and Allocation: Ensure that resources (both human and financial) are effectively planned and allocated to meet project goals. Identify gaps or bottlenecks and proactively address them to keep projects on track.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues as they arise to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to improve project management processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of product innovation and launch projects.
  • KPIs and Metrics: Track key project performance metrics, including time-to-market, budget adherence, and post-launch success, to ensure continuous improvement and learning for future projects.
  • Innovation Focus: Stay abreast of industry trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies to help drive innovative product solutions and ensure competitive advantage.Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now!Robert Adler: -Yoh makes finding and applying for jobs simple. Partner with Yoh to find the right opportunities across multiple industries in the US and UK. Find out more -here! -Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. - Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. - All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Visit -to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. - All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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