Project Manager, Engineering

Project Manager

Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories. Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it's part of the Company's DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scnci, TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring. Conair's passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company's goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products. At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high-quality products and iconic brands that enhance their lives.

Position Summary

The Conair Engineering team is seeking a project manager with an engineering background and experience, preferably in a CPG company. In this role, you will be responsible for project management tracking and overall production and post-production calendars. This position will work closely with the industrial design, product, and engineering team and deliver timely project updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing and new product development initiatives, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Manage and improve documentation processes such as meeting minutes, action items, and product development calendars.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance project management efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure all product details are up to date, and suppliers are adhering to deadlines.
• Maintain transparent and proactive communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, potential risks, and key decisions
• Anticipate and solve problems using data-driven decision-making skills
• Demonstrate ability to recover projects from resource, budget, or time-related setbacks

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• 2-4 years of work experience in Project Management with a proven track record of successful project delivery; engineering and consumer goods experience is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Project
• Organizational and project management skills with an ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to problem-solve and recover projects from setbacks

Environmental Factors

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
• This role requires an on-site presence Monday through Friday.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k and company match
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
• Free breakfast and lunch in the Stamford office

Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!