Project Manager, New Product Development

Teknion•Toronto, ON

69d•$90,000 - $109,000

About The Position

At Teknion, our New Product Development team is always pushing forward, and as a Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of that movement. This role is key to guiding cross-functional teams from the initial concept and design through to the successful launch of innovative new products. We're looking for someone who thrives on challenges and enjoys orchestrating complex projects to deliver tangible results. This role isn't just about managing tasks; it's about inspiring teams and fostering collaboration to achieve shared goals. What makes this a great opportunity? Working on diverse projects Working with partners who are experts in their fields High Visibility to Senior Leadership Team Working in a company that balances constant innovation with structured processes that enable a successful global operation Working in a sizable family-owned company that values connection between all levels of employees Work within a tight knit, supportive group of highly skilled and open minded Project Managers

Requirements

A core strength of excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple diverse projects within a related field
Successful track record in the field of Product Development
Talented verbal and written form communicator, comfortable with leading group discussions
Flexible, open minded and a great listener
Strong collaborator and able to foster a collaborative work environment amongst project team members
Balances big picture vision with the ability to dive deep into specific challenges
Leads without authority, builds trusting relationships and fosters people oriented connections
Demonstrates leadership and perseverance
5+ years of Project Management experience in a relevant industry
Experience with the Design and Development processes of a manufacturing organization

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in a field related to product development preferred.
Project Management certification is an asset
Experience within the furniture industry is valuable
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials associated with commercial products
Ability to travel internationally (infrequent)

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, communicate and continually evolve the comprehensive Project Plan.
Build consensus around, and gain approval of the Project Plan with functional team leaders and executive sponsors; incorporating feedback where required.
Proactively review plans to identify opportunities for efficiencies and enhancements.
Drive project actions to completion
Provide problem solving guidance
Identify gaps in project task responsibilities, work with management to resolve these gaps quickly
Chart new paths on non-standard or ambiguous projects; utilizing the framework of Project Management to provide guidance to the product development team
Ensure that cross functional team members understand their responsibilities and the required timeframes associated with their assignments (Industrial Design, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing).
Facilitate effective collaborative project team meetings and communications
Continually monitor effectiveness of communication plans, adjust as necessary.
Monitor and report on the status of the project plan and objectives, identify and elevate significant project decisions or deviations.
Work with the project team to effectively present project status to internal stakeholder groups, including senior management
Proactively manage risks throughout the entire project cycle, including analysis of problems and communicating effectively to stakeholders to ensure timely and proactive decision-making
Facilitate post launch reviews (Lessons Learned) and continuously improve the Product Launch Process.
Encourage engagement and communication across the Product Development teams to enable learning and collaboration.
Investigating and introducing enhanced project management tools (best practices, templates, software etc.).
Lead business process improvement projects within the Design & Corporate Marketing department and the company as a whole.