Company Description
Peerless-AV® is a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio solutions for over 75 years. Our AV solutions range from interactive kiosks, outdoor displays, video wall mounts and more. You may not know Peerless-AV® by name, but you have likely seen our products in malls, amusement parks, hotels, sport stadiums and/or different restaurant drive-thru.
- We are leading the industry by providing our customers with standard-setting product quality, service and value.
- We strive to create a fun work environment throughout the year, not just during the holiday seasons. Employees look forward to our company parties with raffles, contests, lunch and laughs.
Job Description
Effectively manage Peerless-AV product development projects and assure projects are completed on time, within budget and meeting all customer, product functionality & compliance requirements. Has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a customer project as well as all standard products currently in development. Serve as the central point of contact, coordinating communication between internal & external stakeholders, and project team.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business MGT, Product Development or related Engineering field
- Project MGT Certification a plus
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years Project MGT experience in Product Development & manufacturing industry, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from concept to launch.
- Audio-Visual mounting industry experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of product development process and project management.
Required Skills:
- Strong interpersonal & leadership skills to be able to interact, manage projects risk and changes with all levels within the organization and external stakeholders: customers & partners.
- Excellent communications & presentation skills to clearly express ideas & concepts in writing and verbally.
- Technical aptitude & understanding of product development, including design, testing, engineering & MFG
- Ability to think strategically, critically and creatively.
- Proven organizational, analytical & problem-solving skills, ability to address challenges & make data-driven decisions
- Ability to work independently and in a Team environment.
- Strong MS Office (MS Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word), other Project MGT platforms skills.
ESSENTIAL RESULTS:
- Works closely with Product MGT, Engineering, MFG, QA roles & Executive Team on standard & custom products being introduced, developed / revised. Assure projects gates & deliverables are effectively & efficiently managed and documented through all phases.
- Cohesive daily communication between the PM, Sales, Customer (custom projects), Engineering, Quality, Marketing communications and Manufacturing.
- Report on projects status, any delays, escalate, provide guidance, direction & solutions
- Manage project work and act on variances from the plan as well as bring projects to closure, document project execution and suggest process improvements.
- Understanding of the company's business functions and work processes.
- Aware of the Quality & Environmental Policies & Objectives and understand your role & contribution towards these goals and how activities in your area contribute towards these objectives.
- QMS & EMS Master List – aware where to find documented policies, procedures & instructions
- Aware of Significant Environmental Aspects & Impacts (Environmental MGT System)
- Understand Environmental Compliance obligations & implications for non-complying
- Proper MGT & handling of Hazardous & non-hazardous Waste, including recycling.
- Participate & support Peerless Emergency Preparedness & response plan.
- Contribute & support QMS & EMS Policies, Objectives, initiatives & improvements
- Perform other duties as required.
Project Management:
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Define project success criteria & disseminate it to stakeholders throughout project life cycle.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time (constant computer-based work)
- Must be able to enter a plant/warehouse (can range in temperature, humidity and dust levels).
- Must be able to wear required safety equipment.
- Occasional bending (at knees) or lifting boxes/packages 2-30 lbs.
Additional Information
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
