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Senior Project Manager – Global Product Development

Senior Project Manager – Global Product Development

CompanyFortune Brands
LocationHighland Park, IL, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field is required
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a fast-paced Product Development environment leading cross-functional teams utilizing project management methodologies and project execution best practices
  • PMI PMP certified, Agile experienced, and advanced MS Project skills are preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to apply discipline in the use of project management toolset (scope, schedules, budgets, reports, risk management, updates)
  • Proven ability to engage and lead cross-functional teams, driving decisions to deliver the product requirements
  • Advanced communication, negotiation, conflict resolution capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple end-to-end strategic projects across several product lines and channels in our Security Division
  • Use the Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) enterprise Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) system to plan, track, and coordinate project activities.
  • Utilize FBIN’s Product Development Process, ensuring timely and accurate gate reviews and routine reports are conducted on assigned projects. Responsible for assuring process discipline within project teams.
  • Develop, monitor, and control project schedules with proactive risk mitigation and issue resolution.
  • Ensure project deliverables and tasks are appropriately resourced
  • Be proactive to mitigate risk and take corrective actions as required to deliver complete scope, at desired quality, cost targets, on time and within budget.
  • Effectively manage change and communicate to stakeholders as needed.
  • Perform post launch audits on projects to ensure targets have been met and report gaps to planned business profitability.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMI PMP certified
  • Agile experienced
  • advanced MS Project skills