Product Manager

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

Our employees are our greatest assets, that is why we provide excellent comprehensive benefits-

♦Medical  ♦Dental  ♦Vision  ♦ 401(k)  ♦Life Insurance  ♦Disability (STD/LTD)  ♦Caregiving Support  ♦Critical Illness  ♦Hospital and Accident Coverage  ♦Employee Assistance Program  ♦Telehealth  ♦Wellness ♦Paid Holidays  ♦Vacation Days  ♦Employee Stock Option Plan  ♦Tuition Reimbursement ♦ Identity Theft Protection  ♦ Pet Insurance  ♦ Health Case Management, and much more.

We are environmentally conscious and responsible, proud supporters of local and national charities, and  provide immense growth opportunity!

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich history of American manufacturing. The AMES story goes back to 1774, making America’s first shovels. AMES products have dug for gold, gone on expeditions to Antarctica, carved Mount Rushmore, and installed the Statue of Liberty. And we’re still working every day to build the next great wonder.

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools, with leading global brands sold to homeowners and professionals.

Our leading brands include ClosetMaid®, AMES®, True Temper®, Razor-Back®, Jackson®, Southern Patio® and Harper®. We are a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF)      

WEBSITE: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/

WHO YOU ARE

The Product Manageris responsible for managing a portfolio of products within consumer-packaged goods categories through all aspects of the product development lifecycle. The Product Manager will become a subject matter expert in the new product development stage gate process and work closely with stakeholders to provide guidance, next steps, deliverables, follow-up action items and mitigate risk with resolution and communicate to all parties.   This position oversees the progress of a portfolio of product development projects that contribute to the growth of the organization.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

At our state-of-the-art world headquarters, in modern, and thriving Lake Nona, Florida. The position is Hybrid. Working remote Monday and Friday, and in the office Tuesday through Thursday.  8am to 5pm regular work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for all aspects of project management for approved product development projects for consumer goods product lines you are responsible for overseeing.
• Create a competitive landscape for new consumer goods product ideas and complete opportunity assessments to determine the viability of an idea to move forward into the development stages.
• Develop cohesive project plan timelines with identifiable critical paths, task dependencies, and major milestones, and manages the plans and schedules, ensuring successful completion within scope, time, and quality parameters.
• Plan and coordinate cross-functional teams by leading through influence to insure project timelines are met.
• Collaborate with sales on the market needs and gaps for your product category.
• Primary contact on all projects assigned and facilitates project updates, meetings, written communication and reports to cross functional team and stakeholders.
• Ensures time and resources are aligned with business priorities and objectives and escalates risks or resource constraints to upper management when necessary.
• Estimates, tracks and reports on financial needs of each project.
• Develops risk mitigation and contingency plans to address and manage problems effectively.
• Follow a phase-gate process for project execution.
• Evaluate product performance, recommend, and implement plans for improvement.
• Manage product end of life process for your category regularly.
• Build performance via line extensions or discontinuing products as needed based on market dynamics and profitability.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ Years’ experience in product development of manufactured consumer packaged goods
• 3+ Years’ experience in project management preferably in consumer-packaged goods
• Proficient in MS Office products
• Windchill Project Link, Microsoft Project, or other project management software

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to collect information to complete business cases for easy decision making.
• Strong communication skills including listening, speaking, writing, and communicating to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Ability to foster teamwork and work effectively with others.
• Assess situations to determine their importance and make clear decisions which are in the best interest of the business.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization.
• The ability to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously.
• Become the expert in your product category.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSURE:

• PMP Certificate a positive

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The AMES Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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