Project Manager II

ManpowerGroup - Camden, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Camden, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Project Manager II role at ManpowerGroup involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver commercialization projects, including new product launches and cost-saving initiatives. The position requires strong project management skills, particularly in the areas of supply chain and technical project management, with a focus on effective communication and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to develop project scope incorporating cross functional inputs.
• Develop comprehensive project schedules, which may include alternative methods to meet project objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risk/issues throughout a project life cycle.
• Provide concise communication of risks (both financial and technical) along with planned tactics to mitigate risks to Director and VP of Innovation.
• Identify scope changes, such as timing and cost implications and communicate the impacts to the affected parties.
• Drive decision making at Director and VP level on scope.
• Ensure projects fit within financial parameters determined by brand finance.
• Track the status of projects across the portfolio while concurrently providing visibility to resource loading.
• Manage key stakeholder/partners throughout the stage gate process.
• Conduct key gate reviews and regular management reviews.
• Ensure accuracy of stage gate documents, which help drive the leadership teams to make effective decisions.
• Conduct post launch reviews of key initiatives and recommend and implement improvements to the commercialization process cross functionally.
• Identify opportunities and implement improvements to ensure adequate evolution of the commercialization process.

Requirements

• 5 years related business experience in project management.
• Experience in Technical or Supply Chain project management.
• Strong experience in MS Project and MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse, cross functional teams.
• General knowledge of food manufacturing processes, planning and logistics, engineering, quality assurance, and food safety.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP certification preferred (or PMP Designation).
• Experience with stage gate process and innovation.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Potential for contract extension or conversion