Senior Project Manager

Company: Chefman
Location: Mahwah
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Chefman is one of North America's leading brands of small kitchen appliances. We are-- on a mission to exceed expectations with our commitment to building best-in-class products to cook the food-- we all --love. We are hard at work-- to realize --our vision of crafting the world's most desired kitchen appliances. --
In 2020, we launched the CHEF-- iQ --brand, an ecosystem of connected kitchen appliances. Our mission for CHEF-- iQ --is to enable the world to express their inner chef by making the kitchen experience seamless and transforming how the world connects through food. With our connected appliances and guided cooking intuitive experience, we are seeking to redefine cooking as we know it, making great food effortless in an immersive digital experience. Job Description --
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The Senior Project Manager-- is-- responsible for-- all-- of --the various activities necessary --to bring a product from inception to production --on time and on budget . --In addition to diligent and capable management, this role includes ensuring all technical requirements are properly met.-- The candidate will direct, guide and mentor the-- P roject-- M anagers-- o n his /her --team in their daily activities. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the following efforts:

• Coordinate with cross-functional leaders to develop comprehensive product development and lifecycle plans and drive alignment with business objectives.
• Influence and motivate project teams to develop innovative and best-in-class products for our customers.
• Support a wide range of projects in various development phases ranging from early concept feasibility to production
• Establishing and maintaining best practice Project Management processes and efficiencies
• Direct and mentor the day to day activities of his project managers in the following areas
• Developing and maintaining the Project Schedule
• Coordinating the development of the-- Marketing Requirement Document (MRD)
• Coordinating the development of the-- Industrial-- D esign--
• Coordinating the development of the-- Project Technical Specifications
• Developing all test procedures
• Interface to UX/UI team
• Interface to Culinary team
• Preparation of presentations for meetings including PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review)
• Management and coordination of all vendors and consultants--
• Management and interface to the production factory
• Completion and storage of production documentation package
• Reporting project status to management
• Coordinate with Design Team and Printing production factories for quality-- Product Packaging --creation and execution Required Skills--
  • Familiarity with electronic and small electrical appliance product development
  • Technical knowledge in engineering including firmware and hardware development
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to complete projects, document work and communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
  • Knowledge of Smart Sheet or Microsoft Project
  • Demonstrates strong sense of urgency in approach to all work
  • Expert-- Project Management-- capabilities
  • Expert leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Demonstrated display of excellent judgement
  • Ability to-- multitask --and to manage multiple goals and objectives to their successful conclusion
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills--
  • Works well under pressure
  • Professional conduct and demeanor Education & Experience
    • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferable)
    • 6+ years proven project management experience--
    • Advanced user knowledge of MS Office and Project Management tools
    • Ability to manage budgets,-- timelines --and risks within a contracted commitment
    • Extensive experience in a leadership capacity
    • Experience interfacing with factories in China-- Desired Skills & Experience
      • Technologically and design savvy--
      • E xperience working with small kitchen appliances--
      • Experience or enthusiasm working in an energetic and driven startup environment For this position, we are exclusively seeking someone available to commute to our office located in Mahwah, NJ. Please confirm that you fit this criteria. --*
        I reside within a commutable distance to Mahwah, NJ
        I own a vehicle and am prepared to drive to work
        I am prepared to relocate to somewhere close to Mahwah, NJ
        Are you available to work Full-Time? --*
        For this position, we are exclusively seeking someone available to work Full Time. --

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