Project Manager

Glen Raven is recuriting for a Project Manager. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning and executing all new product development activities from exploration, concept development, and commercialization through launch. The position requires strong cross-functional product development and business process knowledge, superior people leadership skills, functional and project management experience, and business planning knowledge. This position works closely with the product business groups and other functional leaders in the company (product management, engineering, service, manufacturing operations, supply chain, marketing, quality, IT, finance) and is responsible for leading product development projects supporting the Glen Raven business.

The Project Manager will join a growing project management team, a team that partners cross-functionally within Product Management, Marketing, Engineering and other functional areas of the business, to bring unique and dynamic product development and marketing plans to life for powerful consumer brands like Sunbrella, and well-established trade brands from Glen Raven.

This role requires a sharpened eye for detail, strong organization and communication skills, excellent project management practices, quick yet thorough decision-making skills, can be analytical and showcases leadership in their work. This leader encompasses a self-starter attitude, is proactive in their thinking, is resourceful and thrives in a team environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide project management leadership to teams for new product development projects including: creating schedules, building product development plans, integrating the activities of cross-functional team members
• Lead weekly internal project team status meetings to ensure active project alignment, while forecasting for future project needs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as: internal creative department, marketing managers, sales managers, design leads, and upper management to clarify and ensure market-specific strategies, goals and objectives remain aligned throughout project development to achieve successful project execution.
• Establish, manage, track and report project budgets.
• Effectively execute and provide suggestions for improvement of the product development process
• Utilize the Glen Raven stage gate process as key driver of product development progression.
• Define and drive Risk and Mitigation plans for projects.
• Define and lead contingency option assessments when needed, then select and execute mitigation plans
• Manage attributes and decisions such as make vs. buy, shipping and logistics cost, bidding process
• Identify, evaluate and document “lessons-learned” during the project and communicate best practices and lessons learned to project team members on future projects

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, related field, equivalent education, or related training
• PMP, Project Management Certificate, or other formal Project Management education preferred
• 5 years of progressive work experience in engineering, project engineering, project management, product management, or related new product development field
• High level ability to deliver results while working simultaneously on multiple projects, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to influence people and teams who are not direct reports
• Excellent team building and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of engineering technical issues/needs, manufacturing, supply chain, service, customer service, finance, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development
• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic and professional character
• Positive and flexible mindset with ability to pivot on shifting priorities
• Highly task and detailed oriented, timeline savvy and efficient
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset with ability to solve problems
• Ability to collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams
• Strong collaboration, resourcefulness, critical thinking, and budgetary skills
• Advanced computer software proficiency (MS Office Suite, Project Management Software)

Why Glen Raven:  

At Glen Raven, we embrace the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive mindset. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of a dedicated group, weaving connections across the globe, and representing trusted textile brands such as Sunbrella®.  Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse perspectives, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven.  

 What you can expect from working at Glen Raven.  

•  Benefits – Your total well-being is important. In addition to competitive health coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, vision, dental and plan choices, we also offer telehealth visits or on-site health clinics at many locations. We also have a comprehensive wellness program that includes wellness events, health education, and mental health resources. We offer competitive PTO and holiday schedules to allow for personal time.   
• Future Financial security – No matter where you are in your career, at some point, everyone winds down. We’ll help you make it happen when you’re ready to retire. We offer both a company funded pension and matching 401(k) – our investment in you and your complete future.   
• Perks – From on-site fitness centers or discounted gym memberships to catered associate events, many perks come with the job. We celebrate and reward you for hard work any chance we can.   
• Inclusion – We have teams of problem solvers with diverse voices. Every day, we get after it to innovate and find solutions for a better tomorrow – at home and around the world.  
• Fair pay – Direct compensation that is fair and competitive with the market. Your success is our success. 

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Glen Raven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@glenraven.com & 336-227-6211.