PLM Project Manager

Wonderbrands•Etobicoke, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a skilled and dynamic PLM Project Manager to drive the successful launch and lifecycle management of new products. In this role, you'll be instrumental in aligning our product initiatives with strategic business goals, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. As a PLM Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of key product development projects, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and seamless information flow across departments. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, balance stakeholder needs, and mitigate risks will be crucial in supporting the business team and achieving organizational objectives. If you thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment, this is the role for you.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Business or a relevant field
3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably within manufacturing, or supply chain environments
Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong organization, problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Passion to thrive in a constantly changing environment with shifting priorities

Responsibilities

Lead Product Launches: Manage multiple new product launch projects, ensuring they align with business objectives, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
Supply Chain Coordination: Oversee the initial inventory, order quantities, and timing for new ingredients and materials during the first 6-8 weeks of product launches, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing stockouts or excess inventory.
Lifecycle Management: Drive the end-to-end management of product renovations, delisting, and transitions, with a focus on reducing liabilities and optimizing inventory.
Timeline & Risk Management: Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, conduct risk assessments, and proactively identify potential project delays or obstacles, ensuring on-time execution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (R&D, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, QA) and external stakeholders (vendors, customers) to ensure alignment and successful execution of all project-related tasks.
Data Accuracy & Systems Coordination: Ensure product setup accuracy across organizational systems and tools, ensuring product data is aligned across departments.
Trial Management: Work closely with R&D and manufacturing teams to plan and execute product trials, ensuring product quality and feasibility for new launches or format changes.
Project Reporting & Documentation: Regularly track and report on project progress, documenting key updates, action items, risks, and resolutions, providing senior leadership with clear visibility on project status.
Change Management: Lead change management initiatives for product lifecycle processes, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in.
Continuous Improvement: Conduct project reviews and analyses, providing feedback and actionable insights to optimize future product launches and project execution.
Travel: Occasional travel may be required to support first production runs and ensure the successful launch of new products.
Perform other duties as required.