Associate Manager, Program Management (Assoc Project Manager)

Ergobaby; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergobaby is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Torrance, CA to drive innovative baby product development from concept to commercialization. You will coordinate with Product Development, Sourcing, Planning, and Marketing to keep projects on time and on target.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 3-5+ years of PM/product development experience in consumer products. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for sucess in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified in the role.
• 3-5+ years of experience in project management or related function.
• Experience in consumer products, juvenile products, apparel, accessories, or soft goods.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end product development projects from concept through launch.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams including Product Development, Sourcing, Planning, and Marketing.
• Build and maintain project timelines, track milestones, and monitor critical deliverables.
• Lead project meetings, drive accountability, and align teams on priorities.
• Identify risks and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on track.
• Track samples, testing requirements, approvals, and product launch activities.
• Communicate project status, key decisions, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.
• Exercise independent judgment while managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Product Development, Operations, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epicor

Teamwork

PLM systems

Job description

At Ergobaby, we're passionate about creating innovative products that support parents through every stage of their journey. As part of a family of trusted brands, we're dedicated to designing thoughtful products that make parenting easier, more comfortable, and more joyful.

About the Role

We're looking for a highly organized and proactive Associate Project Manager to help bring innovative baby products from concept to commercialization. In this role, you'll manage product development projects across multiple categories, partnering closely with Product Development, Production & Sourcing, Planning, other Marketing and cross-functional teams to keep projects moving forward on time and on target.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional who enjoys owning complex projects, working across functions, solving problems, and driving execution in a fast-paced consumer products environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage end-to-end product development projects from concept through launch.
• Coordinate and communicate across cross-functional teams including Product Development, Sourcing, Planning, and Marketing.
• Build and maintain project timelines, track milestones, and monitor critical deliverables.
• Lead project meetings, drive accountability, and keep teams aligned on priorities.
• Identify risks and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on track.
• Track samples, testing requirements, approvals, and product launch activities.
• Communicate project status, key decisions, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.
• Exercise independent judgment while managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Product Development, Operations, Merchandising, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in project management, product development, sourcing, operations, or a related function.
• Experience within consumer products, juvenile products, apparel, accessories, soft goods, or a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, sourcing processes, and manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with global teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Epicor, Teamwork, PLM systems, or similar project management tools preferred.

Why Join Ergobaby?

At Ergobaby, you'll have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team that's passionate about developing products that improve the lives of families around the world. You'll gain exposure to every stage of the product development lifecycle while partnering with talented teams across multiple disciplines and global markets.

Ready to help bring innovative products to life? We'd love to hear from you.