Scheduling Project Manager

Jazwares, LLC; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jazwares, LLC seeks a Project Manager for Scheduling to drive product development from concept through production for brands like Squishmallows. You will be the central hub for cross-functional teams, managing calendars, leading milestone meetings, and ensuring alignment on priorities and project statuses.

The role requires 4+ years in consumer products PM, strong planning skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in consumer products product development, management, or project management.
• Strong planning skills with time management and PM methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly milestone meetings and manage cross-functional priorities.
• Create and manage development schedules for Squishmallows and brands.
• Coordinate with Design and internal teams on workloads and flow.
• Monitor timelines and elevate off-calendar deliverables with solutions.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and mentor Associate PMs.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Time management

Analytical & communication

Proactive problem solving

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / PM or related field

Tools

Milestone Docs

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

As the Project Manager for our Scheduling division, you will drive the product development schedule from concept through production for major brands like Squishmallows! You will serve as the central hub for cross-functional teams, managing calendars, leading milestone meetings, and ensuring everyone is aligned on project statuses and priorities. By proactively resolving issues and balancing creative resource bandwidth, you will keep our dynamic teams on track for successful, on-time product launches. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do:

• Lead weekly milestone team meetings to communicate project statuses, pipeline updates, priorities, and creative resource bandwidth across cross-functional teams
• Create and manage comprehensive development schedules and activities for Squishmallows and other key brands to ensure on-time seasonal product launches
• Partner with Design and other internal departments to effectively manage team schedules, internal check-ins, workload balancing, and overall project flow
• Monitor project timelines closely, track data in Milestone Docs, and proactively elevate off-calendar deliverables to team leads with a solution-focused approach
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and recommend creative solutions to keep team members on track while working independently with limited supervision
• Act as the International Project Manager overseeing multilingual packaging for new mainline items while also training and mentoring Associate Project Managers

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What We Are Looking For:

• At least 4 years of relevant product development, product management, or project management experience within the consumer products industry
• Strong product management and planning skills with a deep understanding of time management software, project management methodologies, and best practices
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build consensus and drive cross-functional alignment
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to creatively resolve problems and successfully manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G-Suite) applications
• A highly organized and adaptable mindset to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, and time-sensitive environment

Nice To Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or an industry-related field is a plus
• Familiarity with the licensor process, approval stages, and global company operations
• Prior experience working in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The salary range for this position is $86,400.00 - $105,420.00 / Yr. The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to [e-mail]. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!