Director of Project Management & Executive Administration

Central Garden & Pet - Neptune City, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Neptune City, NJ

5,001-10,000 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Director of Project Management & Executive Administration plays a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Vice President and, to a lesser extent, the President, in defining and evaluating strategic initiatives, setting organizational priorities, monitoring performance, and making necessary adjustments to achieve continuous business improvement. This position is essential in bridging the gap between project leadership and departmental strategy, ensuring that projects align with the overall goals of the organization. The role is based out of the Neptune City, NJ facility and requires a commitment of five days a week in the office. Key measures of success for this role include managing project portfolios, which encompasses the creation, resource allocation, and ensuring successful project delivery. The Director will proactively identify new project opportunities and develop project roadmaps that align with organizational goals. They will lead the project management of select key strategic initiatives, which involves defining, coordinating, and communicating objectives, tracking status and deliverables, and regularly reporting to the EVP and President/CEO. Additionally, the Director will assist in the integration of new business acquisitions across all functional areas and play a key role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ERP system in collaboration with IT, S&OP, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Accounting. Continuous monitoring of project status with respective Department Leads is crucial, along with regular reporting on ongoing projects such as inventory tracking, SKU rationalization, consumer and trade marketing spend analysis, and market share reporting. The role also involves leading communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring they are informed about project progress, tactics, and timelines, and contributing to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project management. Budget management and resource allocation across multiple projects may also be required, along with problem-solving and risk mitigation for complex project challenges. The Director will assist in coordinating quarterly business reporting in collaboration with key department leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage project portfolios, including creation, resource allocation, and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Proactively identify new project opportunities and develop project roadmaps that align with organizational goals.
• Lead the project management of select key strategic initiatives, including defining, coordinating, and communicating objectives.
• Track status and deliverables, and report to the EVP & President/CEO on a regular basis.
• Assist in the integration of new business acquisitions across all functional areas.
• Play a key role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ERP system.
• Continuously monitor project status with respective Department Leads and report on ongoing projects.
• Lead communication with stakeholders at all levels, keeping them informed on project progress, tactics, and timelines.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project management.
• Manage budget and resource allocation across multiple projects as needed.
• Problem-solve and mitigate risks for complex project challenges.
• Assist in coordination of quarterly business reporting with key department leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, MBA preferred.
• PMP certification or relevant project management experience (7+ years).
• Demonstrated leadership abilities coupled with strong project management and analytical skills.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and creating a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with exceptional written and verbal communication.
• High energy, results- and people-oriented, assertive/persuasive, team player.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential customer and product information.
• Computer proficiency on all MS Office applications with high proficiency in Excel.
• Must be bilingual - English/Spanish.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave