Overview
Strategic Project Manager (Hybrid - Vernon Hills, IL) at The Mom Project in partnership with Rust-Oleum. This role is hybrid (3 days in-office and 2 days remote / week) in Vernon Hills, IL.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic projects to support the growth and profitability of Rust-Oleum with the goal to deliver 10%+ CAGR or 3X market pace for the assigned product.
- Manage and execute small and medium strategic projects envisaged in the 35 year strategic platform plan, including inorganic portfolio expansion.
- Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met alongside Product and Marketing teams.
- Build partnerships and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, and Marketing, to ensure timely execution of projects.
- Own the Stage Gate new product development process, focused on bringing innovative products to the market in a timely manner.
- Track project costs in order to meet the budget and evaluate the changes in ROI due to changes in project scope or timeline.
- Communicate project timelines, issues, and results in an effective manner.
- Adjust priorities on an ad hoc basis as external clients require changes.
- Understand regulatory requirements / legislation impacting project delivery and recommend controls and / or practices to ensure compliance.
Skills And Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or related field.6-8+ years of relevant work experience; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification not required, but a plusStrong interpersonal skills, organizational impact, and ability to manage projects and mentor people while promoting Rust-Oleums culture.Strong decision-making and prioritization skills, especially when multiple trade-offs are involved, and faster decisions are required.High-level critical thinking, attention to detail, time management, organizational, communication, and reasoning skills.Must be able to create effective solutions while maintaining positive relationships.Motivated self-starter who maintains a friendly, courteous, and compassionate demeanor at all times while showing understanding for the pain points of stakeholders.Salary and Benefits
Salary Target Band : $90,000 - $105,000, Bonus eligible. From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates. After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation / sick days / parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Note : Rust-Oleum is committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Equal Opportunity
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
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