Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

PrideStaff is conducting a search for their Akron based client for a Senior Project Manager. This company offers complete wages, phenomenal benefits, real opportunity for growth, and a relaxed work environment!

The Senior Project Manager must have a high level of expertise in both product manufacturing and project management. They are well organized and coordinate our client's jobs with the goal of flawless execution. Senior Project Managers expertly manage basic, mid, and advanced-level projects without supervision. Senior Project Managers run, administer, and organize all project activities from project initiation through project invoice request. This position reports to the Director of Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage individual projects from the early planning stage through design, prototyping, purchasing, production, shipping, and billing of the final product
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties towards the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects assigned are delivered on-time, within scope and on budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Manage project costs, set budgets, and handle project billings
• Attend stakeholder meetings to confirm project objectives, execution obstacles, in-store variables, and other factors that will impact program success
• Ability to act as the primary POC between Company and various stakeholders to drive necessary research and data collection, manage client expectations, and ensure key timelines are met
• Analyze retailer data and category / fixture layout to translate into internal production and materials orders
• Ensure resource availability and allocation to meet project requirements (both internal and external)
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Ensure efficient project workflow from department-to-department during the program
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Identify, report, and escalate project issues / risks to management as needed
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Work with Company CA, OH, and third-party warehouses to pack out jobs for shipping and distribution

Required Skills & Abilities

Compensation including salary up to $100k, plus bonus potential. Full benefits medical, dental, vision. Excellent growth opportunity. Relaxed work environment.