Sr. Manager, Project Management

Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together! 

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading projects and project teams focused on the strategic alignment of the product offering, operational footprint, and supply chain.  Focus areas will be large scale product conversions along with agile project team oversight, with the goal of deploying changes efficiently and effectively around New Product Introductions (NPI), Continuous Improvement (CI), product standardization/changes and major new program implementation all combined to support alignment to the Parent Product offering and required governance.  This individual will utilize the MasterBrand Way tools in coordination of multiple department deliverables including channel partners, technical drawings, change management, configuration and BOM systems, product schedules, product engineering, product development, supply chain and operations to execute project deliverables.

YOUR ROLE:

• Responsible for Project Management Team’s execution.
• Drives accountability for project execution as well as meeting financial commitments.
• Ensures project execution for plant readiness, facilitating on-time project launches/introductions.
• Supports direct reports and peer groups as well as other key functional areas of the business (Sourcing, Operations, etc.) to build the necessary teams to execute project goals.
• Implements effective test plans as required for successful project implementation.
• Maintains effective project tracking, meeting minutes, action items, and project updates.
• Utilizes Product analytics to determine necessary product changes including Life Cycle Management and the associated impacts to the business.
• Manages, grows, and develops direct reports on the Project Management Team.
• Ability to travel both domestic and international; estimated travel for position is 25-35%.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned at management’s discretion.

Qualifications

CHARACTERISTICS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Exceptional Leadership skills
• Ability to listen, gain alignment, and communicate effectively with team, customers, and key stakeholders
• Takes initiative to identify key issues, develop a project plan, and execute effectively
• Strong team orientation with the ability to motivate and enable others to succeed
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Skilled at handling multiple projects with tight timelines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related field required
• 10+ years relevant experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated project management experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The individual must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This includes typing, clicking, and writing. Frequently positions self to maintain information in drawers and shelving. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to read documents, emails, and computer screens, as well as see details on printed materials and presentations. Consistently works in an indoor setting. While traveling, the individual in this position needs to occasionally move about on the plant floor when going on plant tours and engage face to face with process and control owners.

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.