Now Hiring - PROJECT MANAGER (PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT) in Port Orchard, WA

PROJECT MANAGER (PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT)

Department: Product Development

Reports to: Head of Engineering

Location: Port Orchard, WA

Experience: 2 years minimum in Project Management

Job Type: Full Time (exempt)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Travel: Up to 10%

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000, commensurate with experience

The Launch Manager is a representative of the Product Development team. You will be partnered with the Design Director, and together, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, control, reporting and evaluation of new product launches.

As Launch Manager you will be in charge of overseeing and spearheading the efforts in introducing new products and services to the market. You will report to the Head of Engineering and will work closely with the Product Marketing Director, Design Director, Engineering and Manufacturing. Responsibilities include setting objectives, performing research and analysis to establish marketing plans, coordinating with different teams in finding and developing marketing opportunities, managing timelines and budgets, supervising promotional procedures, and conducting inspections to ensure the quality and readiness of products and services for launch. Typically, the Launch Manager will be engaged in 2-4 projects at any given time. This is a vital role that ensures timely launches and enables informed decision making by senior leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Planning

• Define the scope of the Launch in collaboration with senior management
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the Launch
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the Launch
• Develop a schedule for Launch completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Review/Revise the Launch schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the Launch activities
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the Launch will be evaluated at its completion

Staffing

• In consultation with the appropriate manager, assign, recruit and select staff with appropriate skills for the Launch activities
• Manage Launch staff according to the established policies and practices at Tournesol
• Contract qualified consultants to work on a given project as appropriate

Implementation

• Execute the Launch according to the Launch plan
• Develop forms and records to document Launch activities
• Set up files to ensure that all Launch information is appropriately documented
• Monitor progress and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful project completion
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization
• Review the quality of the work completed with the team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the requirements
• Develop the Cost – Price estimate details for the product line
• Develop any new supplier relations required for the product

Control and Reporting

• Create and deliver Status Reports
• Monitor and obtain approval all budgeted expenditures
• Manage all projects funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date

Evaluate the Launch

• Ensure that the Launch deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Evaluate the outcomes of the Launch as established during the planning phase

Important Skills and Abilities

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Knowledge or certification in project management required, Gantt chart software experience required

Physical demands

This role requires regular sustained computer use, with regular phone and/or video conferencing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $85,000 - $105,000, commensurate with experience
• Paid time off (15 days)
• Paid holidays (10 days)
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer match (4%)