Project Manager

Why join us?

Useful, Beautiful, Furniture. naughtone is a modern company with an inherent focus on social and environmental impacts. Our excellent environmental practices are recognised by multiple industry accreditations and we are proud to have Health Product Declarations (HPDs) for a range of our products. Our furniture is used by some of the most influential brands in commerce and culture and our passionate team believes there is no better proof of the relevance and application of the product range.
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Naughtone means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Naughtone to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Job Description: Project Manager

Purpose

The Project Manager will lead and deliver large, cross-functional projects across our business. The role holder will have a proven track record in managing complex projects, co-ordinating multiple teams, and ensuring successful project delivery on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position will be held within the Product Management team but they will provide diverse, cross-functional support to the Product, Marketing, Engineering and Sustainability teams within the business.

Responsibilities / Key Deliverables

PROJECT PLANNING AND COORDINATION

• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate project resources and monitor timelines.
• Support the day-to-day management of projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time.
• Monitor project progress and address issues or obstacles.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION

• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including team members, clients, and management.
• Prepare and deliver regular project updates and status reports.

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and manage project changes and risks.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A level or equivalent with GCSE passes in Maths & English
• Certified Project Management qualification required (Optional: PRINCE2, APM, CAPM)
• 1 -3 years of experience in project management or a related role.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Highly proficient technical skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with project management software
• Highly confidential, discreet and trustworthy
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise

Dimension of role

Based from the NaughtOne Head Office at Central House in Harrogate, this is a full-time permanent position reporting directly to the Head of Product Management requiring close collaboration across all functions providing project updates to the Managing Director and NaughtOne Leadership team.

We support hybrid working. Company culture, relationships and collaboration are really important to us, so we’ll encourage you to spend the majority of your time on site.

Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. Naughtone is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].