Project Manager

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc•Stratham, NH

11d•$99,000 - $127,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for developing and managing the cross-functional effort to deliver high priority, complex projects. The role is predominantly focused on the development of new products or complex change to existing products. The Project Manager works closely with the entire cross functional team to deliver business results. This is a hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.

Requirements

Highly proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving initiative and capabilities
Understanding of internal functional roles within a corporate and manufacturing environment
Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
Hands-on experience managing projects with multiple parties and complex timelines
Experience with complex, multi-channel business in a fast-moving CPG environment
Cross-functional team management, demonstrating ability to collaborate with others to drive results, with regular interaction with Senior Management Team
Bachelor's Degree – Business, Engineering or other relevant discipline
Formal project management training and/or education
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.

Nice To Haves

New product development/commercialization, brand management or supply chain management experience in CPG industry

Responsibilities

Ensure the successful and timely completion of multiple new product development projects occurring simultaneously through the MAGIC process.
Create project plans and timelines and deliverables to document scope, requirements, feasibility and risks for individual projects.
Define key milestones and risks where decisions are needed and manage the cross-functional team and business processes to ensure decisions are made on time.
Maintain a thorough understanding of internal metrics and hold cross-functional teams accountable to the achievement of key results.
Manage project risk through comprehensive mitigation assessment and planning techniques.
Capture and maintain project data in the Product Lifecycle Management system to ensure team members can access current/latest project information.
Develop and track key performance measures and design and implement process changes to improve performance as needed and agreed.
Facilitate consistent and productive communications between cross-functional team members and/or stakeholders, ensuring relevant and productive outcomes.