Manager, Project Management

How youll have an impact at Paulas Choice:

As the Manager Project Management you will act as the strategic owner of end-to-end project execution for New Product Development (NPD) and other critical projects to support the business as needed. You will drive operational excellence and accountability across the organization leading high-impact cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time within budget and aligned with company goals. This role is critical to scaling our project management engine and enhancing operational performance.

As a Manager Project Management a typical day might include a mix of the following core responsibilities:

Strategic Project & Timeline Ownership

• Act as the accountable leader for all aspects of project delivery from post-concept through commercialization
• Serve as PM for a selection of high visibility projects including tech transfers NPD reformulations and other projects as needed
• Support Stage Gate process ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Provide executive-level visibility into timelines risks roadblocks and key decisions
• Serve as business lead for reporting on project status and issues

Financial Stewardship & Budget Oversight

• Oversee project budgets and deliver accurate monthly expense forecasts for development costs
• Partner with Finance on budget-to-actuals analysis and identify optimization opportunities

Cross-Functional & Vendor Leadership

• Lead collaboration across R&D Regulatory Packaging Quality Supply Planning and Contract Manufacturing to ensure efficient execution and timely issue resolution
• Own vendor performance from a project management perspective including participation in quarterly business reviews and escalation management
• Influence upstream and downstream partners to maintain accountability for deliverables quality and timing

Team Development & Leadership

• Build coach and inspire a high-performing project management team grounded in ownership accountability and continuous learning
• Champion a culture of transparency collaboration and operational discipline across teams and stakeholders

Reporting & Risk Management

• Oversee project reporting including status updates risk registers and executive dashboards
• Serve as the primary escalation point for the PM team driving swift cross-functional solutions to protect timelines budgets and quality
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact project outcomes or launch timing

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead strategic initiatives to streamline automate and scale project management processes
• Develop and implement methodologies tools and frameworks that enhance efficiency and engagement
• Champion continuous improvement and a culture of agility to enable a lean high-performance team

The Details:

• Location: Local candidates are preferred to accommodate a hybrid work schedule of three days per week in the Seattle office.
• Hours: Standard Pacific Time business hours
• Physical requirements: Ability to handle both sitting and screen time for long periods
• Travel requirements: 1-2 times/year

What youll bring to the table:

• PMP Certification
• 8 years of progressive project management experience with a track record of delivering complex cross-functional initiatives (preferably in CPG)
• 3 years of people management experience leading project managers coordinators or cross-functional teams
• Proven success driving projects from concept to launch with accountability for scope timeline and budget
• Strong influencing and leadership skills across all organizational levels
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound decision-making under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Smartsheet or similar platforms
• A relentlessly positive outlook growth mindset and collaborative spirit that fosters teamwork and creative problem solving

Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location:

$150000 - $165000 USD/annually

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