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Project Manager

Sunrise Systems Inc

East Hanover, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$54–$57 Per Hour
SKILLS
Actuals, Business Analysis, Business Case, Business Growth, Cadence, Communication Skills, Consumer Packaged Goods, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Documentation, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Leadership, Manufacturing, Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Close-Out, Project Evaluation, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Return on Investment (ROI), Risk Analysis, Six Sigma, State Laws and Regulations, Status Reports, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
East Hanover, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago
               
Job Title: Project Manager
Job ID: 26-03199
Location: East Hanover, NJ, 7936
Duration: 05 months on W2 Contract
 
Job Description
 
The Ventures Procurement team requires a contractor to lead productivity projects focused on raw materials and packaging. This individual will drive cost savings and efficiency improvements through supplier/supply chain changes and specification changes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and remain financially viable.
 
Scope of Work
 
Project Leadership & Execution
 
  • Lead end-to-end productivity projects involving supplier changes, supply chain optimization, and specification modifications for raw materials and packaging
  • Support development of and maintain detailed project plans with clearly defined milestones, timelines, and deliverables in line with expected ATO dates
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and critical path items; proactively develop mitigation strategies
  • Identify suppliers to meet specifications aligned with R&D
 
Cross-Functional Coordination
 
  • Engage and align cross-functional partners (e.g., R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Regulatory) to deliver key milestones
  • Facilitate working sessions and drive accountability across stakeholder groups in conjunction with PCM organization
  • Remove barriers and escalate issues as needed to keep projects on track
 
Financial Oversight
 
  • Continuously evaluate and validate the financial viability of each project throughout its lifecycle
  • Track projected savings vs. actuals and flag deviations early
  • Prepare business cases and financial analyses to support decision-making
 
Stakeholder Reporting & Governance
 
  • Provide regular status reports to upper management on project progress, risks, and financial performance
  • Prepare and present approval requests to senior leadership at key decision gates
  • Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all project decisions
 
Required Qualifications
 
  • Proven experience in project management within procurement, supply chain, or CPG/manufacturing environments
  • Strong understanding of raw materials and/or packaging sourcing and specifications
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • Financial acumen – ability to build and assess business cases, track savings, and evaluate project ROI
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
 
Preferred Qualifications
 
  • Experience in a Ventures, innovation, or high-growth business environment
  • PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent certification
  • Background in supplier transitions, specification changes, or reformulation projects
  • Familiarity with stage-gate or similar project governance frameworks
 
Key Deliverables
 
  • Project plans with defined milestones and timelines for each productivity initiative
  • Regular status reports (cadence TBD) for upper management
  • Financial viability assessments at each project stage gate
  • Approval request packages for senior leadership review
  • Post-project close-out reports with documented savings and lessons learned
 
Success Metrics
 
  • On-time delivery of project milestones
  • Realized productivity savings vs. target
  • Stakeholder satisfaction (cross-functional partners and leadership)
  • Quality of reporting and governance documentation
 
Compensation: 
 
The hourly rate for this position is between $54.00-$57.00 per hour.  
 
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate]. 
 
Benefits: 
 
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations. 
 
Contact:
Madhu Sudhan J:  madhu.s@sunrisesys.com | 319-242-4032 | URL: www.sunrisesys.com

About the Company

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Sunrise Systems Inc

Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

  • Business, management, and technical fields
  • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
  • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
  • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

  • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
  • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Data processing and data migration
  • Application re-engineering and platform migration
  • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.sunrisesys.com/