Product Launch Project Manager
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Department: Research & Development
Reports to: Director of Commercialization
Position Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager is an integral part of the Product Commercialization Team. This individual must enjoy working in a fast paced, lean environment with an emphasis on collaborative teamwork, attention to detail, and critical thinking/problem solving. The APM will help build and execute strategic go-to-market plans, delivering against short and long-term business goals. This is both a strategic and tactical role for an individual who is looking to manage day-to-day activities, as well as larger, long-term initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Works closely with cross-functional teams to operationalize and execute on project deliverables
- Facilitates product launches at the state level with state managers and directors
- Facilitates multi-state roll out of new products and line extensions
- Update and track project calendars/progress to ensure on-time delivery to retail/wholesale
- Support product development projects through the Stage Gate process including: New Product Requests, Business Opportunity assessments, Business Cases, artwork, datasheets, and product life-cycle plans
- Assess new product opportunities through the continuous evolution of the competitive landscape, consumer insights, new cannabis trends, and culture
- Identify gaps in projects and product launch plans, enforces support teams timelines and action items
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree – MBA Preferred
- 1-3 years of Project/Product Management experience in CPG or Food industries with a demonstrated ability to support key organizational initiatives at a consumer-centric organization
- Strong knowledge of Project Management Software (i.e. Wrike, Asana, Trello)
- Proven track record of running multiple, continuous projects and priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with a wide portfolio of project priorities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
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