We are seeking an experienced Milford, CT-based Project Manager to lead and support our project portfolio, driving success through expert project management, coaching project owners, and educating teams on best practices. In this role, you will oversee projects from inception to completion, coordinating with cross-functional teams and applying industry standards to achieve impactful results. You’ll focus on developing schedules, removing obstacles, and managing risks to ensure smooth execution across the organization. Your skills in fostering collaboration and clear communication with stakeholders will play a key role in advancing FCP Euro’s success and innovation.
FCP Euro is an online automotive parts retailer headquartered in Milford, Connecticut. FCP stands for "Foreign Car Parts," and we specialize in replacement parts for European vehicles. In the past 10 years, FCP Euro has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies list eight times. Customer service is deeply rooted in our core values. FCP Euro is a customer and technology company, and this unique blended culture has yielded outstanding results worthy of reward and recognition. We are devoted to developing and maintaining user-friendly and accurate automotive catalogs. We have an incredible enthusiasm for what we do, and we are always looking for ways to grow, learn, and improve.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and Manage Projects
- Oversee a portfolio of projects across the organization; develop and maintain detailed project schedules and execution plans using tools like Monday.com and JIRA, ensuring effective tracking of deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Host regular project meetings, providing real-time updates to keep all stakeholders informed on progress, trends, and key decisions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and leadership to define project objectives, requirements, and success metrics, promoting alignment and transparency.
- Proactively identify and manage risks, develop contingency plans, and propose solutions to keep projects on track and within scope.
Teach and Implement Best Practices
- Establish and uphold project and program management processes, including success metrics, across teams.
- Provide training and mentorship to help teams adopt project management best practices.
- Develop tools and frameworks that streamline project delivery and support program management initiatives.
- Balance short-term deliverables with long-term goals, effectively navigating ambiguity.
- Enhance the project/program management function to build capacity and readiness for an increasingly complex project portfolio.
Facilitate Cross-Team Collaboration
- Partner with department leaders to allocate resources effectively across projects.
- Ensure alignment between project goals and organizational priorities.
- Promote open communication and collaboration across departments and functions.
Qualifications and Skills
- 3+ years of experience in project or program management roles, with a proven track record of success.
- Proficiency with project management software; experience with Monday.com and JIRA preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to drive decisions and improvements.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation
- This is an exempt role with a base salary of $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience, with a total compensation opportunity of $87,000 to $130,000 annually.
Equal Opportunity Employer
FCP Euro is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
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What We Do
FCP Euro was established by Harry & Kathy Bauer in 1986 as a small brick and mortar auto parts store in Groton, CT. Transitioned to an online store in 2001 by their son Nick Bauer & friend Scott Drozd, we have grown to become a leading eCommerce provider of Genuine, Aftermarket, OEM, and Performance parts for European cars. Throughout our journey the company’s values have remained the same: sell only the highest quality replacement parts, provide unparalleled customer service, and offer the do it yourself enthusiast technical support to help fix and maintain their vehicles.
Today, FCP Euro has grown to over $100 million in annual sales funded through the continuous reinvestments of its profits. On our website, we maintain a sharp focus on high-quality parts of all quality tiers. We’ve committed ourselves to building a culture of service, quality, and continuous improvement - because we know that if our employees care deeply about our products, it will be reflected in what our customers receive. In Milford, CT, our total of 100,000 square feet FCP Euro Distribution Center space between two locations stocks over $15 million of inventory and has developed a highly efficient distribution model that has the ability to ship out almost all orders placed within 24 hours.
Everything sold by FCP Euro is backed by an industry-leading comprehensive, Lifetime Replacement Guarantee - including wear and tear items like wiper blades, brake pads, and more. We can do this because we’ve spent over a decade tirelessly cataloging our own products with precise and accurate fitment data, checking quality of every single brand line and part, and constant development by our products team.
