Project Manager
2 days ago
Buena Park
Position Summary: The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of cross-functional projects to ensure timely delivery, budget alignment, and quality outcomes. This role acts as a key liaison between departments such as Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Leadership — driving accountability and ensuring projects align with company objectives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong leadership and communication skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, growing environment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end management of multiple projects, from planning and execution to final delivery., • Develop and manage detailed project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans., • Facilitate effective communication across all departments to ensure alignment and progress toward milestones., • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays or issues., • Track project progress using appropriate tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or MS Project) and provide regular status reports to leadership., • Conduct project meetings, document action items, and follow up to ensure accountability., • Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and success metrics., • Support process improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and workflow consistency., • Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and external partners when applicable to meet project deliverables., • Ensure that all projects adhere to company standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field (PMP or CAPM certification preferred)., • Experience: 3–5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a CPG, manufacturing, or product development environment., • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)., • Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Trello, Smartsheet, or MS Project)., • Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines., • Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Key Competencies: • Strategic planning and execution, • Cross-functional leadership, • Clear communication and collaboration, • Time and resource management, • Risk assessment and problem-solving, • Continuous improvement mindset