Project Manager II — New Product Launch & Operations

Lindt; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 105,232 - 136,791; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli in San Leandro, CA seeks a Project Manager II to lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives from new product commercialization to continuous improvement. You will create project plans, manage timelines, coordinate with supply chain and product teams, and drive on-time launches of tier 1 and tier 2 projects while balancing multiple priorities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 5+ years in consumer products, NPD or supply chain experience, and PMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years in CPG or related industries managing complex projects with multiple parties and cross-functional teams.
• New product development/commercialization or supply chain management experience in consumer products preferred.
• Project Management skills including use of MS Project and Smartsheet.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create project plans and timelines documenting scope, requirements, milestones and decisions.
• Manage cross-functional team members to maintain timelines and timely decisions.
• Capture and maintain project data in PLM and other applicable systems.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools for KPIs, ensuring visibility across teams.
• Improve standard tools and processes for routing new products through the Supply Chain; train team members.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery; facilitate meetings with clear actions.
• Provide leadership and escalate concerns to management as needed.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Supply chain coordination

Team facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or other relevant discipline

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Ghirardelli in San Leandro, CA seeks a Project Manager II to lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives from new product commercialization to continuous improvement. You will create project plans, manage timelines, coordinate with supply chain and product teams, and drive on-time launches of tier 1 and tier 2 projects while balancing multiple priorities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 5+ years in consumer products, NPD or supply chain experience, and PMP