Project Manager - Soft Play

Company Overview & Values

At PlayPower, we are not just a company; we’re a passionate family of brands dedicated to creating moments of joy and inspiration through play. As a global leader in crafting premier recreational equipment, our mission is to ignite imaginations and fuel creativity in people of all ages. By joining our team of over 1600 employees across the world, you are joining a community that believes in the Power of Play! If you're ready to make a lasting impact and bring laughter and fun to the lives of children and adults, explore our exciting opportunities to help us to create a world where play knows no limits.

Company Values:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect and Caring for Others
• Openness and Collaboration
• Individual and Team Accountability
• Passion and Purpose

Position Overview

The Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalize projects that deliver outstanding value for our customers. The PM maintains a sense of urgency, responsibility, and resourcefulness throughout the project, sources and procures high-quality goods and services, and has them delivered/installed on-time and within budget. The PM builds and nurtures relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers through timely and clear communication, attention to needs and expectations, and a professional, proactive demeanour.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
• Develop comprehensive project plans and associated communication documents
• Estimate and coordinate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Recommend subsequent bid changes where necessary
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports, analyze project results, and troubleshoot problem areas
• Proactively manage changes in the project scope, identify potential problems, and devise contingency plans
• Conduct project reviews and make recommendations to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements with an on-going focus on continuous improvement
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
• HazMat Certification to develop best practices and for compliance of all existing regulations for the transportation of hazardous material both domestically and internationally
• Proactively manage the sales process for markets designated as “House Accounts,” which includes initial contact with the customer, the preparation of proposals, the execution of purchase orders, delivery of deposit/final invoicing and the release of the order to project management
• Other duties as assigned. The above description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all duties.

Qualifications, Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (8 years)
• 1-3 years of project management experience with proven record of success in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite
• Interior construction knowledge (preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and organizational skills
• Knowledge/mastery of various project management software platforms/tools as well as ERP system proficiency (NetSuite)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project), NetSuite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction background preferred, particularly malls, restaurants, and/or fitness centers
• PMP or CMP certification (preferred)

Personal qualifications/characteristics:

• Self-starter, committed to meeting deadlines and improving the customer experience
• Process oriented
• Able to see the big picture AND manage all the underlying details
• Innovative, creative, out-of-the-box thinker
• Intellectually curious with a demonstrated interest in learning
• Resourceful, responsive, collaborative team player
• Comprehends spatial relationships and design concepts
• Strong multi-tasker with demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively
• Level-headed; works well under pressure

Travel Requirements:

• Estimated travel is < 10%

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment or may be exposed to noise if working in a production area.
• Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses and close-toe shoes required when in the production shop
• Remote Customer Service and Project Management Representation require communication skills by phone, text as well as the ability to effectively communicate virtually.

Position Location:

Position is onsite Monday through Friday (8AM-5PM). Some travel as necessary.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications, aligning with industry standards. The salary range is also based upon geographical market standards for the industry and position in those areas.

There is a possibility of a bonus(es) based on individual performance and merit to be paid at the sole discretion of the company, but bonus(es) are not guaranteed unless outlined in writing in the offer letter extended to the candidate selected for the position.

PlayPower and its subsidiaries, PLAYPOWER, offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, health insurance, and 401(K) for full-time positions.

Qualified candidates only. Please apply through our website and click on careers or on really. Although we appreciate all interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reference checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.