Project Manager

Project Manager

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Project Manager within our Commercial & Customer team to help support our Home Furniture business. This hybrid position is open to candidates located in Tupelo, MS or High Point, NC. Our Home Furniture business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full package solutions for the industry. We do not make furniture. We make furniture more comfortable. We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives. As a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams in launching innovative furniture component projects from development to production. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring product solutions, timelines, and financial targets are optimized to meet customer needs and strategic goals. The team you will be working with is collaborative, driven, and customer-focused, and values continuous improvement, clear communication, and creative problem-solving. So, what will you be doing as a Project Manager?

• Lead cross-functional project teams using Zoho Projects to deliver on-time, in-scope product launches
• Execute stage-gate project management steps : Define, Design / Test, Feedback / Approval, Tooling, Launch
• Maintain thorough project documentation and stakeholder communication
• Support product planning through timeline and resource inputs
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Proactively identify project risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Bridge communication between sales and engineering to resolve technical challenges
• Research, investigate, and drive cutting edge thinking to pursue industry innovative products, processes, and technology
• Support a People First culture and continuous improvement mindset

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We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us! We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you. Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.