Junior Project Manager - Retail Manufacturing

Nesco Resource; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Chance to work on innovative and custom projects

Job summary

A dynamic project management firm in Melville, New York, is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to ensure smooth project execution from planning to delivery. The ideal candidate will lead project meetings, manage timelines, and collaborate with various teams and clients. Experience with retail luxury goods is advantageous. The position offers opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and the ability to forecast and adapt to scheduling changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop realistic and achievable timelines in line with client expectations.
• Lead project launch meetings and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering for timely delivery of drawings.
• Oversee prototype coordination and ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain full awareness of project status at every phase.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Exceptional organizational skills

Strong time management

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is essential to ensuring smooth project execution from initial planning through final delivery. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to maintain timelines, ensure quality, and deliver exceptional results. Experience with Retail luxury goods manufacturing is a huge plus. Bonus opportunities!

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Develop realistic and achievable timelines in line with client expectations.
• Lead project launch meetings with the production team and monitor progress against timelines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering for timely delivery of drawings and type safety approvals; review engineering drawings and compare them to estimates before client submission.
• Oversee prototype coordination, including ordering of specialized materials, ensuring prototypes meet all specifications.
• Launch complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOM); begin packaging considerations once a prototype is approved.
• Maintain full awareness of project status at every phase; coordinate with in-house purchasing to ensure timely receipt of required materials.
• Follow up with clients to obtain necessary assets (e.g., photos, graphics, mock-ups) and manage shipping logistics directly with the client.

• Quality Control: Partner with production to establish QA standards before assembly; monitor production to resolve quality concerns promptly.
• Provide support for customer inquiries and issues; respond to client communications in a timely, professional manner.
• Keep clients informed of project status through all key phases when requested.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and the ability to forecast and adapt to scheduling changes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed records and project documentation.
• Familiarity with maintaining digital files in a shared drive environment.

What We Offer

• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• The chance to work on innovative and custom projects

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Manufacturing, Retail, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry