What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at New Chapter?
Recognized as a Best Places to Work in Vermont for the fourth year in a row, New Chapter is a certified B-Corp, and an Organic, Non-GMO and certified Gluten Free manufacturer of dietary supplements that places our employees and our consumers first. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble. We invite you to discover a new chapter in your career, and in your life, by considering this opportunity to join our team! We strongly encourage applications from diverse communities across race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other marginalized communities.
ROLE OVERVIEW: Manage base business initiatives, commercial innovations and new product introductions from an operations delivery perspective. Manage, monitor, and report on international packaging efforts.
MAJOR ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Manage all product initiatives and launches while collaborating with the Marketing and Sales teams.
- Create/Update/Maintain Critical Path Schedules (CPS’s) for all projects
- Communicate schedules and timelines for all projects.
- Establish timelines, tasks and responsibilities for and from Innovation, Operations and Supply Chain.
- Communicate and document all projects.
- Implement and manage changes when necessary to meet project deliverables.
- Evaluate and assess the result of the project
- Other special project support as needed.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Operate independently requiring limited supervision and exercise proper judgment.
- Familiarity with product specifications and incoming inspection procedures.
- Working knowledge of GMPs.
- Very strong project management software skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Strong time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- Interface well with cross-functional teammates.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS:
- BS in Business or minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, material planning or external supply.
- PMP certification, preferred.
JOB LOCATION: Within travel distance to Brattleboro, Vermont, in a hybrid work environment with at least 2 days per week in office.
JOB TYPE: Full time
New Chapter is an equal opportunity employer.
