Temporary Project Manager, Operations

goodr•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$45 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Temporary Project Manager for our Operations team who excels at collaborating, bringing order to chaos, and strategizing goals from start to finish. This role involves spearheading major initiatives, strategically problem-solving, and creating communication frameworks. The ideal candidate will enjoy working on multiple projects with cross-functional departments, holding leadership accountable, and thriving in an autonomous environment. This position will focus on managing product distribution, quality control, and supply chain projects.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in project management or in a closely-related field such as operations management (required)
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Asana (that’s a must!)
A working knowledge of ERP systems and WMS (also a must!)
An Excel whiz
Has a proven ability to think strategically, focus on long-term goals and objectives, and build solid communication plans to clearly communicate to stakeholders
Is experienced in collaborating with company leadership and adapting to various stakeholder styles and needs
Loves holding people accountable and has mastered it
Has excellent multi-tasking skills
Strong communicator who lives into collaboration
Driven by personal growth and thrives in an environment of constant feedback
Is proactive and an independent problem solver!

Nice To Haves

May or may not have a degree...we don’t care (bonus points for Basset Hound Science or Dinosaur Law)
Bonus points if you have working knowledge of production planning, Netsuite, and RF Smart
Is excited to solve complex problems, spearhead department & cross-department initiatives, and effectively build systems
Enthusiastically approaches opportunities to work with various teams

Responsibilities

Serve as the Temporary Project Manager for our Operations team focusing on planning, production, inventory management, order fulfillment and warehouse shipping/receiving.
Help create the dopest product management systems the world has ever seen
Be the force multiplier for the Chief Operations Officer by promoting accountability amongst department leadership and proactively providing support to achieve big-picture goals & objectives
Focus on long-term planning by spearheading major initiatives not only between the department’s cross-functional teams (Distribution Center, Supply Chain, Planning & Fulfillment), but also between cross-functional departments
Build and create project maps to ensure initiatives are set up for success with actionable milestones and clear communication plans for stakeholders
Create and present executive briefs to effectively and succinctly communicate important information to department leadership
Become the Asana conduit for the Chief Operations Officer, being the eyes and ears in the software to report on important status updates as needed
Effectively communicate and align with other department project managers to create the ultimate cohesion between cross-functional departments
Identify the need for and efficiently run working sessions to brainstorm, ideate, and align on solutions to strategically solve problems, increase efficiencies through systems/processes, and improve transparency
Support the execution of strategic initiatives to scale the brand to be one of the largest and most accessible eyewear brands in the world
Apply a customer obsessed mindset to design brand touchpoints that solve needs customers didn't know they had until they can't live without them
Build systems that turn bold, creative ideas into consistent results and effortless motion
Perform other related duties as assigned