Product Project Lead

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Kansas City, KS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Project Lead drives projects through the private-label product development process, working with cross-functional teams to meet milestones and timelines. The role proactively communicates with retailers, supplier partners, internal teams, and third parties to ensure project objectives are met. It supports new item launches, label updates, and product reformulations, manages relationships with retailer and supplier partners, identifies risks and roadblocks, and helps stakeholders develop and execute solutions. The position also supports business managers with new business development and facilitates product development discussions with senior leadership at supplier partners or retailers. PLM system navigation and creation of product and status reports are required. The role has no direct reports, though it may involve delegating work and providing guidance, direction, and mentoring to indirect reports. Most offices follow a hybrid schedule, with employees working in the office two to three days per week; business needs may require additional in-office or offsite days. Availability is required during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of experience in a related field.
Ability to think on one's feet, solve problems, and work as a self-starter.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Outlook.
Strong prioritization and organization skills.
Ability to manage conflict.
Process-driven and process-oriented.
PLM system navigation skills.
Reliable transportation.
Availability during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Responsibilities

Execute new item launches, label updates, and product reformulations with supplier partners and retailers.
Keep project participants on track to meet deadlines.
Manage relationships with supplier partners and retailers.
Proactively communicate with retailers, suppliers, internal teams, and third-party teams to ensure project objectives are met.
Identify potential project risks and solutions.
Advise internal and external stakeholders of potential roadblocks and help develop and execute solutions.
Work with and support business managers on new business development.
Facilitate product development discussions with senior leadership of supplier partners or retailers.
Navigate the PLM system and create product and status reports.
May delegate work and provide guidance, direction, and mentoring to indirect reports.