Project Manager, NA Program Excellence

US11 Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous relocation package

401(k) with company contribution

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Project Manager to oversee North America strategic initiatives. You will partner with senior leaders, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

You will develop plans, budgets, and success criteria, while aligning with business goals. This role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional project management experience.
• Experience leading medium/large cross-functional projects with a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to partner with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-scale project plans, timelines, and budgets with stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver on scope and results.
• Facilitate communication across departments to achieve project goals.
• Draft and present status updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage changes in scope, risks, and issues with mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description For us going to work every day has an even greater purpose than putting the latest product or technology on the market. It’s about improving the everyday lives of millions. By being sustainable and open to new ideas we can push the boundaries of cooking, cleaning, and wellbeing at home. But to keep doing so, we need more people who want to innovate and re-imagine what life at home can be. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing project initiatives impacting North America’ strategic efforts. This role involves ensuring that the successful execution of cross-functional projects accomplishes the objectives in sync with business strategies and goals, overseeing multiple interconnected projects. The project manager will work closely with various stakeholders, including senior leadership, project teams, and employees, to achieve the desired project outcomes; ensuring projects are delivered on scope, on time and on budget. This role is essential in ensuring that all functions work together in harmony to achieve the company’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Partnering with key North America Business Leaders to deliver business value and lead strategic cross-functional project teams to deliver on project objectives. Seeks to understand the business, not just manage project tasks. Proven ability to develop strong business acumen, learn operational processes quickly, and partner closely with stakeholders to deliver solutions. Develop full-scale project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders- ensuring that projects are delivered on scope, on time and on budget. Facilitate communication and collaboration among various departments to achieve project goals Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Plan, coordinate and deliver on testing cycles to confirm business requirements were delivered. Develop and deliver steering committee presentations and requirements documentation- coordinate and inform executive leadership of status and potential issues. Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of their project Draft and submit budget proposals, manage during project execution and recommend/report/submit required changes for approval. Negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required team members from within the company. Proactively manage changes in scope, identify and manage issues and risks, develop and communicate mitigation plans. Track lessons learned and share them with project team leaders. Support coordination activities for business case development and calculation of project return on investment Partner with change management to support in delivery of project deliverables Support PMO Monthly Reporting for North America, leveraging standard reporting tools and protocols.

Who You Are

You are naturally Type A, highly organized, and energized by bringing structure to complexity. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy building strong relationships across teams, and take pride in keeping initiatives coordinated, organized, and moving forward. You naturally bring structure, follow-through, and positivity to complex situations You are curious, eager to learn and open to evolving ways of working You build trust, good working relationships and communicate effectively with your colleagues and across functions. Whether face-to-face or on the phone, you can communicate plans and articulate your ideas with colleagues and customers at all levels. You can join the dots to take us from where we are to where we want to be, mapping the clear routes and strategies essential to achieving our goals. You work independently and with teams as needed to efficiently meet and exceed the expectations of your team members and your customers. You are able to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and decompose high-level information into detailed requirements and technical solutions You are a self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, meeting deadlines and organizational objectives. You have strong verbal & written communication & data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree 5 years of overall professional experience Experience in leading medium/large business and cross functional projects with a proven track record of successful project delivery Qualifications: Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end sales order management and sales operations processes within a large, complex manufacturing or consumer goods organization, including order‑to‑cash workflows, invoicing, customer order fulfillment, and cross‑functional business operations. Project Management training/education and familiarity with PMI (Project Management Institute) terminology Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Proven experience in fostering strong collaborative relationships with cross‑functional teams Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of tools Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Where you’ll be

This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Benefits highlights

• Hybrid work model
• Generous relocation package
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement
• Discounted Electrolux products

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on: Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [e-mail].

The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.