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.
Keywords: Yoh, Norwalk , Project Manager - Senior Assignment, Executive , Newark, Connecticut
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