Project Manager

Leapfrog Brands • Chicago, IL

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Leapfrog is excited to add to our Project Management team! In this role, you’ll drive new product development from concept to launch, owning timelines, solving problems, and pushing projects forward when things get messy. You’ll work across teams and with factory partners to turn ideas into real, shipped products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is hands-on, resourceful, and relentless about getting things across the finish line!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Operations Management, Engineering, or related Analytical Discipline
• 4+ years experience leading projects and programs with mid to high complexity within the consumer products industry
• Demonstrated familiarity with structured project management methodologies alongside project planning tools (SmartSheets and Basecamp preferred)
• Logical and creative problem-solving and analytical skills required
• Comfortable and effective working cross-functionally at all levels and in a team environment
• Ability to embrace transparency and adapt to shifting priorities, while learning from each decision and maintaining focus on progress

Nice To Haves

• SmartSheets and Basecamp preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage approved new product development projects within target dates and budgets, ensuring detailed, organized execution.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, timelines, milestone checklists, and facilitate necessary project coordination meetings.
• Plan effectively, manage stakeholders, set realistic project timelines, and provide status updates during the S&OP process.
• Report project progress to stakeholders and leadership through various communication mediums (presentations, dashboards, emails, etc.).
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders, especially factory partners, and collaborate with Design, Product Marketing, R&D, and other functions.
• Identify and communicate constraints and supplier issues affecting timelines and budgets, and recommend process improvements.
• Motivate and influence project team members and contractors to ensure accountability and positive action, fostering effective communication skills within the team.
• Recognize and celebrate team and individual successes.
• Develop and implement process documents such as checklists and production plan templates, and work with the PMO team to implement project/portfolio process improvements.
• Assist in post-launch audits to recommend continuous improvements for project execution and standardize guidelines and templates to ensure robust project plans.

Benefits

• 15 days Paid Time Off your first year, and an additional day each year thereafter (up to 25 days), as well as company paid sick days, holidays and parental leave options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as commuter benefits and additional voluntary benefits
• Annual bonus payouts for all salaried employees, and up to a 5% 401k match with no vesting period
• Summer Fridays - from Memorial Day to Labor Day enjoy half days every Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level