Project Manager

Munchkin; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Half-day Fridays

Annual weeklong global office closures

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401(k) with company match

Job summary

WHY Brands Inc., the parent company of Munchkin, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end product development cycle from concept to launch. You will coordinate with Marketing, Compliance, Costing, Supply Chain, Quality, Brand Design, and Operations, ensuring on-time delivery across internal and overseas teams.

The role supports a hybrid work model with competitive benefits and a focus on growth and development, including equity opportunities and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in Project Management in the CPG industry.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of Workfront is required.
• Experience coordinating, managing, and supporting initiatives and workstreams.
• Experience managing end-to-end product development lifecycle.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and changing requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for the end-to-end product development process from concept through production.
• Establish deliverables and execution to ensure on-time product launches.
• Develop and manage timely flow of projects from kickoff through completion with timelines and reports.
• Manage multiple new product development projects; track day-to-day activities and risks.
• Monitor progress by tracking schedules, resolving issues, and addressing changes.
• Enforce deadlines and problem solve in a professional manner.
• Regularly meet with PMO to review status and action items for resolution.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Compliance, Costing, Supply Chain, Quality, Brand Design, and Operations.
• Serve as liaison for cross-functional departments, in-house and overseas.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope.
• Assess and report day-to-day progress of tasks using project management tools.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Workfront

Job description

Who We Are:

WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years! Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!

Who We Are:

WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years! Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!

We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.

There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.

What You’ll Do:

The Project Manager is responsible for establishing and managing project timelines from conception to completion.

• Lead project management for the end-to-end product development process from concept through production
• Establish project management deliverables and execution, ensuring product launches are on time
• Develop and manage timely flow of projects from initial kick off through completion; formulate and manage timelines and reports
• Manage and track multiple new product development projects; monitor day-to-day project activities, track changes, and identify potential risks
• Monitor project progress by tracking schedules, migrating risks and resolving issues
• Enforce deadlines and problem solve in an efficient and professional manner
• Regularly meet with PMO Department to review project status, identify any late task or open issues, and report back on action items for resolution
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Compliance, Costing, Supply Chain, Quality, Brand Design, and Operations Teams to ensure seamless execution development plans
• Serve as the key liaison for all cross-functional departments, both in house and overseas
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time within scope
• Assess and report the day-to-day progress of tasks and deliverables using project management tools
• Other duties may be assigned

Bring It!

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a technical discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in Project Management, CPG industry required
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of Workfront is required
• Experience coordinating, managing, and supporting initiatives and workstreams
• Experience project managing end to end product development lifecycle
• Experience prioritizing multiple projects and tasks with changing requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment

We Got You Covered!

As a Great Place to Work Certified company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and includes competitive salary, bonus and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.

We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.

To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment with opportunities for half-day Friday’s all year around and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.

Salary range: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (DOE)

This is a temporary position with the possibility of full-time employment.

To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com.

Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status.

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