Project Manager

Project Manager

Fiskars

Middleton, WI

Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Are you passionate about leading cross-functional teams to success? Do you thrive on ensuring that product development projects meet their goals in cost, quality, and schedule? If so, Fiskars Group wants you to join our dynamic team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with a diverse team of product managers, industrial designers, sourcing specialists, and engineers.

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and risk management strategies.

• Communication and Collaboration: Ensure effective team communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

• Process Improvement: Support the ongoing development and refinement of project management processes and tools.

Specific Duties:

• NPD Process SOP: Master and apply the Standard Operating Procedures for New Product Development (NPD).

• Task Management: Establish task duration baselines, dependencies, and ensure all necessary tasks are included in program schedules.

• Gate Reviews: Own the Gate deck template, prep approvers, and facilitate risk assessments and gate reviews.

• Project Tracking: Maintain the master project list, ensure project additions to the global NPD master list, and track change orders.

• Team Coordination: Send agendas, facilitate discussions, and ensure key milestones are met and communicated effectively.

• Accountability: Hold team members accountable for their deliverables and timelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Coursework or certification in project management.

• Experience: 2+ years of project management experience, particularly in new product development of hard goods.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Project and familiarity with the stage gate process.

Core Competencies:

• Planning and Organization

• Priority Setting

• Relationship Building

• Time Management

• Decision Making

• Persuasiveness and Assertiveness

Why Join Fiskars Group?

At Fiskars Group, we believe in creating a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact our success. With a history of over 375 years, we are dedicated to innovation and quality. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply today and help us continue to shape everyday life.

Last day of application:

2024-07-30

At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer well-being focused programs (funds for wellness activities; gym, yoga classes, etc.) and health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer retirement contribution matching providing you with financial security in your post-work years.

Employee Support: Life happens, and we're here to support you. We currently offer paid sick leave, paid parental leave (for both birthing and non-birthing parent) and employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. We offer bonus incentives, and profit sharing.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.