The Product Portfolio Project Manager will be responsible for managing the portfolio of product introductions, road maps, optimization efforts, and the supportive marketing activities. This dynamic role will project manage a set of multi-faceted projects working cross functionally with key stakeholders across the organization and ensuring projects are executed on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for establishing a methodology for managing a portfolio of projects and building the tools to effectively manage the portfolio.
- Establishing critical path including milestones for each project and ensuring that all project phases adhere to the agreed-upon timeline.
- Planning major project phases and establishing project success factors with input from key stakeholders.
- Monitoring execution of all deliverables across multiple projects.
- Lead and document cross-functional discussions.
- Present portfolio and marketing activity to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Managing internal and external resources as needed to ensure project success and completion.
- Assist in troubleshooting and finding solutions to unforeseen issues.
- Communicating with stakeholders, team members and others on project status, including progress, risk and any issues that may have an impact on project delivery.
- Coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups including R&D, Supply Chain/Planning, Sales Communication, and all functions within Marketing.
- Prioritizing risks and their impacts for mitigation/monitoring.
- Leverage standard tools to manage the project.
- Works to develop direct report(s) and support the achievement of their career objectives.
Required Knowledge & Desired Skills
- 7-10 years portfolio and project management experience in managing product introductions or cross department non-technology projects.
- Bachelor’s Degree, MBA Preferred.
- Commitment to a customer-first approach.
- Ability to lead large cross-functional teams on medium to large size projects through all phases of the project life cycle.
- Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
- Excellent relationship manager with strong negotiating skills and the ability to facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency using MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Smartsheet.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- PMP certification a plus.
- Role is based in Montvale, NJ with some travel to our R&D facility in Flanders, NJ.
- Travel 10-15%.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve. Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.
At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee’s student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.
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The color of pride: Benjamin Moore is proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway, which was recognized by Fortune magazine as the world's fourth most admired company. And for more than 140 years we've been a respected leader in the architectural coatings and home décor landscape; creating the products and tools that enrich and beautify thousands of communities each day. We recognize that our associates are the driving force behind our success, and we strive to provide a work environment where hard work, creativity and purposeful collaboration are fostered and encouraged.
Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce world-class products, best-in-class services and customer experiences, design pioneering paints using the latest technologies and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network.
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