Project Manager I

Company: Exemplis

Department: PMO NPI

Location:

Cypress, CA, US, 90630

Work Designation: Hybrid

Salary Range: $78,077.00 - $117,115.00

Position Summary:

The Project Manager I will assist in the management and coordination of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring that key tasks are executed on time and within scope. Working under the guidance of more senior project managers, this role is responsible for helping plan, track, and report on NPI project progress. The Project Manager I will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and support the successful delivery of new products from concept through to market launch.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Coordinate cross-functional project schedules and support execution activities to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines and deliverables.
Support project managers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
Help ensure timely execution of project tasks by coordinating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, supply chain, and manufacturing
Schedule and participate in project meetings, documenting discussions and key decisions
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather project updates, monitor deliverables and support execution activities.
Monitor project risks, dependencies and execution issues using project management tools and dashboards.
Document and maintain comprehensive project records, including meeting minutes, project timelines, and status reports
Help track project budgets by working closely with finance and project management teams

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Required Qualifications:

BA in Engineering, Business or related field

2+ years’ experience supporting or coordinating cross-functional projects, preferably within product development or manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in cross-functional environment, supporting multiple stakeholders
Eagerness to learn and grow in PM roles w/ focus on PD

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Manufacturing or Product Development environments
CAPM certification
Experience with PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira Asana)

Perks and Benefits:
We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us, TEAM comes first. We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day. Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change.

In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits.

Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education.
Employee Discounts: We offer our employees discounts across all of our product lines.
Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit our monthly milestones, we all celebrate!

About Us:

It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. 30 years later, Exemplis continues to lead, innovate and disrupt an array of industries through its growing family of brands — including SitOnIt Seating, Timbuk2, X-Chair, Maverick, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park. From sustainable manufacturing to outreach programs and more, we strive to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We make sure our people (and their communities) are at the core of our organization. To make a difference, we must be a champion of diversity, inclusion, service and social justice — above all else. Are you ready to be a part of something special? We have headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today.
Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page.