Job Description

Effectively manage Peerless-AV product development projects and assure projects are completed on time, within budget and meeting all customer, product functionality & compliance requirements. Has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a customer project as well as all standard products currently in development. Serve as the central point of contact, coordinating communication between internal & external stakeholders, and project team.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business MGT, Product Development or related Engineering field
• Project MGT Certification a plus

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years Project MGT experience in Product Development & manufacturing industry, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from concept to launch.
• Audio-Visual mounting industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of product development process and project management.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal & leadership skills to be able to interact, manage projects risk and changes with all levels within the organization and external stakeholders: customers & partners.
• Excellent communications & presentation skills to clearly express ideas & concepts in writing and verbally.
• Technical aptitude & understanding of product development, including design, testing, engineering & MFG
• Ability to think strategically, critically and creatively.
• Proven organizational, analytical & problem-solving skills, ability to address challenges & make data-driven decisions
• Ability to work independently and in a Team environment.
• Strong MS Office (MS Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word), other Project MGT platforms skills.

ESSENTIAL RESULTS:

• Works closely with Product MGT, Engineering, MFG, QA roles & Executive Team on standard & custom products being introduced, developed / revised. Assure projects gates & deliverables are effectively & efficiently managed and documented through all phases.

• Cohesive daily communication between the PM, Sales, Customer (custom projects), Engineering, Quality, Marketing communications and Manufacturing.

• Report on projects status, any delays, escalate, provide guidance, direction & solutions

• Manage project work and act on variances from the plan as well as bring projects to closure, document project execution and suggest process improvements.

• Understanding of the company's business functions and work processes.

• Aware of the Quality & Environmental Policies & Objectives and understand your role & contribution towards these goals and how activities in your area contribute towards these objectives.

• QMS & EMS Master List – aware where to find documented policies, procedures & instructions

• Aware of Significant Environmental Aspects & Impacts (Environmental MGT System)

• Understand Environmental Compliance obligations & implications for non-complying

• Proper MGT & handling of Hazardous & non-hazardous Waste, including recycling.

• Participate & support Peerless Emergency Preparedness & response plan.

• Contribute & support QMS & EMS Policies, Objectives, initiatives & improvements

• Perform other duties as required.

Project Management:

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Define project success criteria & disseminate it to stakeholders throughout project life cycle.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time (constant computer-based work)

• Must be able to enter a plant/warehouse (can range in temperature, humidity and dust levels).

• Must be able to wear required safety equipment.

• Occasional bending (at knees) or lifting boxes/packages 2-30 lbs.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.