Strategic Project Manager

Cerebras; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global toy manufacturer in London is seeking a Strategic Product Manager to oversee critical product initiatives and manage the roadmap for product launches. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensuring that projects proceed smoothly. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a deep understanding of the product development cycle. This position offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits

401(K) plan with matching contributions

Creative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects amid changing priorities.
• Previous experience in managing critical paths.
• Excellent knowledge of the product development cycle.
• Strong communicator with the ability to connect project strategies.
• Knowledge and experience of Supply Chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan product initiatives roadmap at least 12 months in advance.
• Manage initiatives through a critical path ensuring timely product arrivals.
• Communicate issues, priorities, and project statuses.
• Identify hurdles and find solutions to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with US teams to ensure timely launches for EMEA.

Skills

Pro-active work style

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Description

LOCATION: London, Hammersmith

WORKING PATTERN: Mon - Fri (37.5 hours), Eligible for virtual working / flexible working

reports to: Senior manager, product - new development – global

Role Purpose

The Strategic Product Manager will manage the critical path including tracking of product initiatives and new strategic product launches that fall outside the normal product offer process. Working alongside the Senior Director, Product (SDP) and Senior Product Manager (SPM), you will input into the product offering for specific initiatives and manage the roadmap from sales collation to execution working closely with cross functional teams including, Planning, Sales, Marketing and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Work with the SPM and SPD to plan out the product initiatives roadmap at least 12 months in advance
• Manage each initiative (including retailer moments & New product launches) through a critical path working with cross functional teams to ensure product arrives on time into the DC and launches successfully
• Communicate out issues, priorities and project statuses to varying level of team members
• Identify any hurdles and find a solution to keep the project on track
• Hosting calls with the Senior Management to present updates and provide solutions to any roadblocks
• Working with Planning team on ensuring factory orders are placed to the correct quantity, configuration, and required warehouse location
• Collaborate with the US teams to ensure product launches specific for EMEA stay on time
• Answering and resolving ad hoc queries from all departments

Qualifications

• Pro-active and self-motivated work style with a proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects amid changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in managing critical paths
• Excellent knowledge of the product development cycle
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Strong communicator who is great at connecting the dots for each project strategy and program
• Knowledge and experience of Supply Chain preferred
• Fantastic written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Consistent attention to detail, high standard of accuracy and strong organizational skill
• Fast learner with ability to work independently

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. We know that every superhero has a unique origin story and the diversity of these stories enrich what we do. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this role holder. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and all employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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WHAT FUNKO OFFERS

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.