Project Manager

The Evenflo Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities for all new product launch (NPL) and key strategic projects that are critical to the success of Evenflo.

This involves analyzing complex business problems, formulating reliable options and developing a recommendation for a solution and to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are met within the required time frame and budgetary constraints.

The Project Manager is responsible for developing a systemized approach and guide cross-functional teams in the use of the process and tools while also managing the project’s budget. The Project Manager is responsible for 2-5 projects at a given point in time, covering products juvenile safety.

Examples of Key Activities: 

• Provide reporting services for Project Management, with building automated reports for overall project status and budget measurements.
• Leading cross functional teams, documenting business rules and system behaviors, and process modeling 
• Direct and coordinate project activities to ensure that project progress is on cost, on spec and on schedule
• Provide assistance to the Project Engineering team in regard to detailed planning, tracking and reporting of new SKU launches

  Required Experience: 

• Education – Bachelor’s degree, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management or Engineering Lead Role

Preferred Experience:   

Mechanical Engineering Degree, MBA or Project Management Certification

Required Technical Competencies: 

• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills 
• Proficient in Project Management/ Cost Management/ Time Management
• Knowledgeable of function and capability of core business units including Quality, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Product Management, Technical Writing and Compliance
• Broad Business Viewpoint and understanding 
• Using platforms/tools such as SharePoint, Project Server, Windchill or like technologies 
• Strong problem analysis skill and contingency planning – ability to dissect complex problems into manageable components. 
• Ability to multi-task 
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and MS Project

Evenflo is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic

Qualifications Behaviors Required Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required 5+ years of experience in Project Management or Engineering Lead Role Equal Opportunity Employer
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