Senior Project Manager

Summary

Join Blueland, a revolutionary cleaning and personal care company committed to sustainability, as a Senior Project Manager. Reporting to the COO, you will be responsible for planning and executing projects across the product pipeline, ensuring on-time, on-quality, and on-budget delivery. This role involves leading bi-annual innovation planning, monthly stage-gate processes, and weekly cross-functional team meetings. You will manage the project pipeline, present updates to executive leadership, and facilitate cross-functional training. Blueland offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting its commitment to its employees and the environment.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience in Project Management, Business, or Operations for CPG companies
• Must have prior experience leading cross functional teams to deliver against project based objectives
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, across functional teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to process and analyze data utilizing use for long-term strategic decisions
• Passionate about the environment, sustainability and Blueland’s mission

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure on-time delivery of innovation, renovation, cost savings, and Company Mission based projects
• Coordinate cross-functional communication and deliverables necessary to achieve project objectives via weekly meetings and relative project trackers
• Actively track project progress, identify potential risks and proactively implement solutions to mitigate delays and/or setbacks
• Create, establish and maintain the framework for a robust project pipeline, beginning with an 18-month horizon and strategically expanding to a 3-year outlook, aligned with business objectives and growth targets
• Facilitate and present the project pipeline to executive leadership, providing updates on project status, overall performance, strategic alignment, and soliciting feedback to inform future planning and decision-making
• Manage the Stage Gate process for new product development and operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities
• Define clear criteria and deliverables at each stage of the project lifecycle to evaluate project feasibility, resource allocation, and potential risks
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews and approvals at key stage gates, fostering collaboration and accountability among team members and stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional training sessions to educate team members on new processes, tools, and best practices related to operations, project pipeline process, stage gate and change management

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Stock options
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid civic engagement days
• Paid parental leave
• 401k (employee contribution)
• Professional development stipends
• Remote work reimbursements
• Various discounts to like-minded companies