Project Manager, Engineering Job ID 2023-01551

Conair•Stamford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About Us: Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories. Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scünci, TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring. Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products. At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high-quality products and iconic brands that enhance their lives. Position Summary: The Conair Engineering team is seeking a project manager with an engineering background and experience, preferably in a CPG company. In this role, you will be responsible for project management tracking and overall production and post-production calendars. This position will work closely with the industrial design, product, and engineering team and deliver timely project updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
2-4 years of work experience in Project Management with a proven track record of successful project delivery; engineering and consumer goods experience is a plus
Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Project
Organizational and project management skills with an ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement
Proven ability to problem-solve and recover projects from setbacks
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
This role requires an on-site presence Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

engineering and consumer goods experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in ongoing and new product development initiatives, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
Manage and improve documentation processes such as meeting minutes, action items, and product development calendars.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance project management efficiency.
Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure all product details are up to date, and suppliers are adhering to deadlines.
Maintain transparent and proactive communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, potential risks, and key decisions
Anticipate and solve problems using data-driven decision-making skills
Demonstrate ability to recover projects from resource, budget, or time-related setbacks