Project Manager Project Manager Jobs in Victoria, MN

MISSION

PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer's experience.

ABOUT PD

Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail.

Summary

PD is looking for an ambitious, curious, and optimisticProject Manager-You'resomeone people rely on. You take ownership, bring clarity, connect teams, and keepmomentum,so nothing falls through the cracks.

The Project Manageris responsible forleading cross-functional projects from concept throughdeliverywithin a design-to-build manufacturing environment. This role serves as thecentral pointof coordination between accountdirectors,production,planning, purchasing,manufacturing,logisticsand installationto ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

The Project Manager applies professional project management practices to plan, execute,monitor, and adjust projects while balancing customer expectations,criticaltimelinesand operationalprocedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from initial concept through final delivery
• Function as the hub of internal communications throughout the life of a project
• Collaborate with internal partners (account team, project coordinators, production planners, etc.) to create project plans and timelines; engage resources and ensure on time delivery
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, remove roadblocks and collaborate with SMEs to provide strategic solutions for our clients
• Manage client, account team and internal stakeholder expectations by clearly communicating daily status updates, facilitating meetings, etc.
• Track and monitor project budgets based on the client approved purchase order and reconciling at project completion
• Track client change requests/requirements, ensuring the timing and financial impact is communicated to the account team and the client (if needed)
• Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
• Follows all safety and workplace policies

Competencies and Skills

• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate the team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enforce deadlines with an overall strong sense of urgency, humor and empathy
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate strategic thinking while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks and then reprioritize when something changes
• Proficient with Microsoft products, ERP systems and MRP systems
• Ability to demonstrate and apply PD's workplace values
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in communication, Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Engineering

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Business Communication and/or Project/Account Management
• Experience in material or production planning, supply chain planning, production control, inventory or warehouse management

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday
• Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations

Benefits and perks we offer to full-time, regular employees

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flex Time
• STD, LTD and Group Life Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• Voluntary
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition
• English as a Second Language Education
• Online Training Opportunities