Project Manager, Product Development

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers' needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We're inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.

What you'll be doing:

• The Project Management team turns concepts and ideas for products into reality. They utilize expertise in project management, communication, risk mitigation, resource and timeline management to lead a cross-functional team through the define, development and launch phases of new product development projects, specification change projects, resourcing projects, and repackaging projects.

• They are accountable for delivering the product & project requirements on time while meeting our cost and quality targets. Simply put, they are our in-house project management experts related to our Staples Brands Group products.

• The Associate Manager independently owns the development of the project timeline and the management of projects with a cross functional business team through the define, development and launch phases of new product development projects, specification change projects, resourcing projects, and repackaging projects, while ensuring adherence to project timelines.

• The Associate Manager is the expert on project management, timeline development, the product development process, communication, and risk mitigation.

• Concurrently manage multiple complex product development projects being responsible for the creation of the project timeline, all communication, time management, and risk mitigation related to each project.

• Ensure delivery of projects through the define, development and launch phases which meet timing, cost, and quality targets, while exceeding customer expectations.

• Facilitate internal cross-functional project status meetings for assigned categories with Product Engineering, Sourcing, Category Development, Merchandising, Inventory, Logistics, and Quality.

• Present assigned projects in toll gate meetings to the SBG senior leadership team for approval at the end of each phase.

• Be a proactive contributor in the growth of the project management discipline on the SBG team.

• Share learnings with other project managers, train new and/or junior project managers and as requested support the PMO in the design and implementation of new processes and process improvements.

• Maintain project schedules and project data in the PLM system.

What you bring to the table

• Results focused, quick learner who excels in a fast paced, changing environment.

• Values open communication and has a proven history of leading a team to achieve business goals through peer collaboration.

• Must have effective communication skills, both written and oral, be highly organized with excellent follow-up skills and the ability to successfully interface with partners on various teams, internal and external, as well as domestic and international.

• Must have a deep interest in personally growing and developing in the Project Management field.

• Must be comfortable with ambiguity and find enjoyment in problem solving.

• Values continuous improvement and enjoys identifying new methods and ways to improve current processes.

What's needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience effectively managing projects in product development, sourcing, or manufacturing disciplines in cross-functional environments. Experience managing projects as part of a global team a plus.

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree. Engineering, Business, or relevant technical degree preferred.

• Experience working in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool creating and maintaining project schedules and project data. Knowledge of Enovia is a plus.

• PMP certification is a plus.

We Offer

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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