Program/project Manager, New Product Introductions

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Teknion Limited Full time

**Who are we?**

Teknion creates furniture that connects people, technology and spaces. We hold to a simple yet powerful principle: design does matter. We are a different kind of company-one with an entrepreneurial spirit defined by passion, curiosity and bold, creative thinking. A privately held company with a youthful entrepreneurial spirit, we recognize the vast skills, knowledge, perspectives and cultural contributions that diversity brings to Teknion. Because different perspectives and experiences trigger creativity and innovation, diversity is integral to our success. Our employees are the heart and soul of our business. To support their development is to enhance our biggest asset.

**What will you be doing?**

The Teknion new product development team brings new products to market, from conceptualization to launch, by working with internal and external partners from diverse backgrounds while meeting Teknion’s product launch timelines.

Within this cross functional group, the Program Manager plays a key role, guiding the team through the ups and downs of the product development process.

The Program Manager is a natural leader and facilitator who balances excellent organizational skills with nuanced interpersonal skills. The Program Manager manages through relationships and influence; and communicates with ease at all levels.
- A core strength of excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple diverse projects within a related field
- Successful track record in the field of Product Development
- Talented verbal and written form communicator, comfortable with leading group discussions
- Flexible, open minded and a great listener
- Strong collaborator and able to foster a collaborative work environment amongst project team members
- Balances big picture vision with the ability to dive deep into specific challenges
- Leads without authority, builds trusting relationships and fosters people oriented connections

**What makes this a great opportunity?**
- Working on diverse projects
- Working with partners who are experts in their fields
- High Visibility to Senior Leadership Team
- Working in a company that balances constant innovation with structured processes that enable a successful global operation
- Working in a sizable family-owned company that values connection between all levels of employees
- Work within a tight knit, supportive group of highly skilled and open minded Program Managers

**What are the key responsibilities?**

**_ Overall Mission:_**_ _**Project Management of the design and implementation of new standard product launches.

**_ Project Management_**
- Develop, optimize, communicate and continually evolve the comprehensive Project Plan.
- Build consensus around, and gain approval of the Project Plan with functional team leaders and executive sponsors; incorporating feedback where required.
- Proactively review plans to identify opportunities for efficiencies and enhancements.

**_Communication_**
- Ensure that cross functional team members understand their responsibilities and the required timeframes associated with their assignments (Industrial Design, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing).
- Facilitate effective collaborative project team meetings and communications
- Continually monitor effectiveness of communication plans, adjust as necessary.
- Monitor and report on the status of the project plan and objectives, identify and elevate significant project decisions or deviations.
- Work with the project team to effectively present project status to internal stakeholder groups, including senior management

**_Risk Management_**
- Proactively manage risks throughout the entire project cycle, including analysis of problems and communicating effectively to stakeholders to ensure timely and proactive decision-making

**_Learning_**
- Facilitate post launch reviews (Lessons Learned) and continuously improve the Product Launch Process.
- Encourage engagement and communication across the Product Development teams to enable learning and collaboration.
- Investigating and introducing enhanced project management tools (best practices, templates, software etc.).

**_Special Projects_**
- Lead business process improvement projects within the Design & Corporate Marketing department and the company as a whole.

**What skills, experience and education are we looking for?**
- 5+ years of Program / Project Management experience in a relevant industry
- Bachelors Degree in a field related to product development preferred.
- Project Management certification is an asset
- Experience with the Design and Development processes of a manufacturing organization
- Experience within the furniture industry is valuable
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials associated with commercial products
- Ability to travel internationally (infrequent)

**Why should you grow with us**
- Competitive Salary
- Company Paid benefits
- Group RRSP plan
- Pension Plan
- Excellent work en

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