Product Development Project Manager

Who We Are
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years! Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare we have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You'll Do
The Product Development Project Manager is responsible for planning and implementing assigned projects and tasks within the Product Development Department. The Project Manager is the glue between cross functional teams and will ensure project timelines are set, deadlines are met, and new product launches are on time. This role will lead department project meetings, assign responsibilities and continually monitor and summarize the progress of new product development.
Lead project management for the end-to-end product development process from concept through production• Ensure project deadlines are met and product launches are on time• Manage and track multiple new product development projects; monitor day-to-day project activities, track changes, and identify potential risks• Prepare project documentation and coordinate with the Asia Engineering Team to start projects. Maintain on time and weekly communications with Engineering on project status and updates.• Communicate key milestones, critical path deliverables and project expectations to project team members. Ensure team members on track to meet deadlines.• Identify and create mitigation plans for project risks• Regular reporting on the status of projects, including timing, open issues, projected costs, corrective actions, if any• Regularly meet with PMO Department to review project status, identify any late task or open issues, and report back on action items for resolution• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Compliance, Costing, Supply Chain, Quality, Brand Design, and Operations Teams to ensure seamless execution development plans• Other duties may be assigned
You will have:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university• Minimum of 5 years' experience in consumer products project management, new product planning or project engineering• Must be comfortable with systems and data analysis• Experience in using Workfront and SolidWorks is a plus• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications• Excellent team communication and organizational skills• Ability to influence business partners to achieve project goals
We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and life coverages, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plans, bonuses, opportunities to earn equity, and much more. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
Salary range: $75,000-85,000 annually
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com .
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