What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Gorton's?
What You'll Do:
Stage Gate Process Ownership:
- Project Management Leadership – Provide varying levels of leadership based on project tier, from direct leadership to consulting and informational support in others.
- Gating Process Oversight – Ensure all project stages are completed successfully with required documentation and compliance.
- Gating Meeting Support – Collect agenda items, manage gating document distribution, and coordinate dashboard updates.
- Decision-Making Facilitation – Conduct effective gate reviews, ensuring decisions are based on accurate, up-to-date data.
- Resource Management – Identify macro resource constraints and recommend solutions to optimize execution.
- Timeline & Risk Oversight – Ensure project timelines remain on track and proactively manage risks.
- Project Progress Reporting – Track and report project progress for the annual innovation scorecard and overall metrics.
Project Support:
- Collaboration & Communication – Serve as a central coordination point across departments.
- Project Support & Coordination – Partner with project leaders to monitor timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables within each stage.
- Cross-Functional Integration – Align Business and Technical Leads to ensure all project aspects progress cohesively.
Gate Process Evolution:
- Process Optimization – Oversee and enhance the Stage Gate process to ensure efficient project progression from idea to launch.
- Continuous Improvement – Refine gating methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in commercialization; provide organizational training as needed.
What You'll Need:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least 5 in project management with a focus on stage gate processes and commercialization.
- Certifications: PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Collaboration and influencing abilities,
- Proficiency in risk management and project timeline management,
- A deep understanding of innovation decision-making processes.
Pay Range:
$134,960 - $168,700/Annual
Salary : $134,960 - $168,700