Associate Project Manager

Ocean Spray Cranberries • Lakeville, MA

21h • $96,200 - $120,200

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager supports the development and execution of product innovations, line extensions, and product change initiatives. Working with cross-functional teams, the role manages project activities, timelines, and communications, and identifies risks to keep projects aligned with business objectives. The position builds partnerships across the organization, applies project management methods, and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement. Analytical skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment are important.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or university degree required.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of product setup activities.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Analytical mindset and ability to evaluate information and identify solutions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and partner with functional business teams.
• Ability to influence people at all levels across various departments.
• System acumen and ability to learn new tasks.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow through on commitments.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience preparing presentations and project updates for management and leadership review.

Responsibilities

• Lead product change and line extension initiatives across functional teams from ideation through execution.
• Lead project team meetings and maintain project documentation, action items, and decisions.
• Develop and manage project timelines, defining and tracking milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor project scope and identify potential impacts to timelines, costs, or resources.
• Identify, document, and communicate project risks and mitigation plans; escalate risks, decisions, and roadblocks as appropriate.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Execute projects within established timelines to meet consumer, financial, operational, and other business objectives.
• Communicate and influence effectively at the senior leadership level.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve project management processes and tools.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package beginning on Day 1, including health and wellness programs.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telehealth services.
• One-to-one health coaching.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company matching and potential discretionary year-end match.
• Short-term incentive and performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks (pro-rated in the first year).
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Tuition and education assistance programs.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Scholarship programs for employees' children.
• Parental leave.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions back-up care and tutoring.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bereavement leave.
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement.
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.
• Charitable giving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level