Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Malarkey Roofing Products is hiring a Project Manager to lead research and development projects, including new products, product improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives. The role coordinates cross-functional teams through the Stage Gate process, manages project schedules and deliverables, and supports portfolio and continuous-improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for adherence to company policies, including safety and the use of personal protective equipment
- Leads teams through our Stage Gate process to develop and execute project plans covering phases from Business Case through Commercialization
- Lead preparation of Stage Gate documentation for each product type. The preparation will be done by an assigned team, but Project Manager will prepare, collate, and edit, as necessary, it into a standard operating procedure
- Defines project responsibilities and schedules with the team. Leads the team through defining the scope for each phase of the project, deliverables, and metrics for each, and preparing/organizing quarterly and Gate review materials
- Coordinates with internal and external partners to align objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource assignments
- Monitors project progress, maintain scope and schedules, resolve issues, adjust plans as needed, and provide regular updates to senior management. Leads the team through each phase and brings the team together to get the right answers for each project and make clear recommendations for the project at each Gate
- Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks while facilitating problem-solving and conflict resolution to maintain project continuity and team cohesion
- Ensures that all project and Gate deliverables are completed by the team for the projects, and that the team prepares Quarterly and Gate review documents
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives for our Stage Gate and Portfolio review tools
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and maintains a safe, clean working environment in accordance with company safety and environmental policies
Skills
- Project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required
- Five years of experience leading cross-functional teams through structured projects, Stage Gate, commercialization, cost-reduction, or continuous improvement processes
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently, develop business cases, define scope, establish deliverables and metrics, assess risks, manage resources, and provide clear recommendations to support leadership decision-making
- Must have excellent organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholders
- Bachelor's Degree
- Project Management Professional certification
- Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or product development/Stage Gate training
- Project Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, Product Development
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Choose from 401(K) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- Holistic health & well-being programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
- Flexible remote or hybrid work schedule
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