Description:
This role will lead the deployment of project management activities and a team of project managers in Cincinnati and Chorley, UK. Projects that this leader will predominately support are New Product Launches, cost-down projects, and introducing new sku’s or existing products or changes to existing ones. The role will oversee costs, strategies, and team staffing to meet business objectives. The Assoc Director of OPM must be able to assess risk and engage cross-functionally to minimize that risk. Responsibility will include training and developing the team and inspiring the team to manage the numerous challenges they will encounter. The role evaluates and implements new processes and tools to ensure communication, execution, and efficiency.
This role is responsible for planning and governance and overseeing the successful delivery of multiple projects across all brands to ensure they benefit each other and align with overall business goals and the organization's strategic direction. It requires previous management leadership of direct reports. Creates and manages long-term goals.
What's in it for you?
Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top workplace for 14 years. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.
Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!
Core Competencies:
- Builds Org Capability
- Strategic Thinking
- Drive Results
What will your day look like?
- Inspire others to do their best and be someone others want to work for and with.
- Provide clarity in expectations to your team and stakeholders.
- You can take ownership of your team members' overall development.
- Develop a departmental strategy. Link and communicate corporate strategy to activities of the team.
- Manage budget and staffing.
- Address risk with leadership and provide recommendations on how to overcome it.
- Development and adherence to KPIs.
- Build relationships with partners across functions to minimize silo mentality and harness collective performance.
- Lead Business Team Steering Committee and NPD Management Meeting via staff
- This position has direct supervisory responsibilities as a coach and mentor to ensure associates practice consistent project management processes and methods.
- Manage and direct the work of cross-functional project teams (indirect reports) for highly advanced and complex projects.
- Lead project teams and facilitate communication and interaction among cross-functional representatives.
- Define and enhance project management controls (processes, procedures, reporting, etc.) to align with the business's needs.
- Monitor portfolio progress to ensure milestones are being met across various projects.
- Track the portfolio against the Master Plan schedule, budget, and gate review objectives, reporting status to the organization on a regular basis.
- Coordinate the integration of new products into current business platforms.
- Other duties assigned by Management.
What you bring to the table:
- History of leading projects through trust, communication, and expertise.
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or applied science.
- 10+ years of experience in project management.
- PMP Certification is a plus but not required.
- Proven stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience managing a team.
- Microsoft Project or similar PM system experience is required.
- Oracle experience preferred
- Extensive knowledge of internal and external processes.
- Sound organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail and technically oriented Individual.
- Goal-oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure to succeed within a competitive environment.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Progressive, positive work history
- Demonstrate good judgment
- Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative
- Team player, no job too big or too small.
Company Values:
Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values, ensuring everyone works together to exceed expectations.
- Have fun, be passionate, and show it!
- Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
- Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
- Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
- Strive for excellence in what we do every day!
