Project Manager – Research, Design and Development (Hybrid)

Were looking for a Project Manager to join our Product Development team. In this role you will oversee and ensure implementation of product development items from concept through launch while leading a cross-functional team to deliver projects on time across a variety of product types and complexities. You will be accountable for building project plans aligning partners managing timelines and driving team accountability to achieve final project objectives. This position requires strong project management and leadership skills demonstrated by the ability to influence and lead within a rapidly evolving cross-functional environment. The ideal candidate is experienced and well-grounded in the fundamental principles of effective product development project management.

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Apply project management principles including analyzing performance and driving continuous improvement opportunities 
• Lead cross-functional project teams (which may include Research & Development Engineering HK Master Planning Commercial Planning or Regulatory) from concept through launch  
• Clearly communicate key milestones critical path deliverables and project expectations to project team members while also identifying and creating mitigation plans for project risks 
• Drive accountability among cross-functional team members ensuring an approval readiness and priority for concept and design approval meetings 
• Provide regular project status updates highlighting project risks to the senior management team 
• Utilize effective communication skills to appropriately inform various levels of the organization and team members in a timely manner 
• Facilitate discussions and meetings to enable project teams to resolve conflicts and make timely decisions 

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for: 

• Bachelors degree in business or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in any of the following areas required: product management new product planning commercial planning or project engineering 
• Experience in the new product introduction process sales and operations planning and the product development process 
• Experience in MS Excel required with an emphasis on an ability to build and present reports 
• Experience in communication through remote mediums such as video conferences emails and text communication 
• Must be comfortable with systems and data analysis 
• Experience in change management and with Kaizen principles a plus 
• Experience using Workfront a plus 
• PMP or CAPM Certification a plus 

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $70500-$95500 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time