Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Background

Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a 501(c)3, became the first U.S. Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for paper and packaging in 2022, and in less than a year was selected by California, Colorado, and Oregon to represent producers and meet the requirements of their laws.

The organization is poised to deliver best-in-class compliance services, scale innovation, and build systems that help both companies and consumers waste less and recycle more in these states, and in other states that have passed or will pass EPR laws in the future.

Working with CAA presents an opportunity to be on the front edge of recycling system innovations that will have a meaningful and lasting impact.

As a member of the CAA team, you will support the organization’s work with our 20 Founding Members who are leaders in the food, beverage, consumer goods, and retail industries;

companies ( producers ) whose packaging will be managed under these new laws; and a diverse array of stakeholders whose collaboration will be critical to delivering on the requirements of U.

S. EPR laws and creating a circular economy for paper and packaging. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven, big thinkers to help us realize the full potential of the nation’s first EPR laws.

Position Overview :

Reporting to the State Executive Director, the Project Manager will organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the organization’s research, development, and program implementation efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops detailed project plans and schedules using available standardized templates.
• Maintains standardized project documentation and logs (actions, issues, risks, key decisions).
• Leads project team meetings and prepares agendas and minutes.
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk.
• Acts as a liaison between company, project teams, contractors, and vendors in alignment with CAA and producer interests.
• Communicates and collaborates with project team and staff to coordinate training and information required to design, build and maintain programs, and systems.
• Works with the appropriate resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or program being developed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering, required.
• At least three years of related experience required.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and / or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation and Other Information :

• Location : Initially Fully Remote (future location TBD, relocation may be required).
• Salary range is $100,000 - $125,000 based on a variety of factors in accordance with applicable law, including the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off.

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org.

• For questions, please email careers@circularactionalliance.org
24 days ago