Are you driven to produce high quality results? Do you prefer a professional workplace where the focus is on details and getting things "right"? Are you excited about opportunities that allow you to work in a wide variety of fields? Are you looking for a stable, yet fast-paced dynamic environment where you're treated like family and people care about one another?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then we need you as our Project Manager!See the details of the position below.

Job Description

Our Project Managers own product development cycles from project kickoff through initial product sales. They are the critical coordinator ensuring high quality and performance products are brought to market on time and on budget. Our Project Managers work with all departments to make sure all internal and external customers' needs are met through the product development cycle and launch. Beginning with the end in mind is key.

Responsibilities
Here are some examples of the actual work your day would include.

• Communicate successfully with internal teams including customer service, engineering, product management, quality/process, purchasing, sales, marketing and creative, and operations
• Responsible for understanding, coordinating, and driving project requirements to meet product launch goals - act as the central nervous system for product development projects.
• Work interdepartmentally to create project scope, financials, timelines and project milestones to ensure that products are delivered on time, within budget and consistent with launch goals. Advise management of any issues requiring intervention.
• Develop and maintain project timelines with regular updates and input from all parties involved in each project
• Hold regular working project meetings with the appropriate attendees
• Coordinate internal and external suppliers/resources to ensure key milestones are achieved
• Raise critical issues to the appropriate levels of management when appropriate to keep projects on track
• Provide support to departmental leaders in regard to team capacities, project priorities, and timelines
• Help to develop key product development and launch gates to support continuous improvement of the product launch cycle
• Document and present project status summaries for reports-outs such as management reviews and technical reviews
• Mentor other tribe members on successful project management skills
• Develop and track pre- and post-project metrics

Skill Set

To be successful in this role, you need to have a certain amount of knowledge and skills:

• 5+ years of project or program management experience
• Mechanical or electrical product launch experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PMP certification or similar training is preferred
• Hands-on mind set with ability to work in an office environment
• Proficient computer knowledge in word, excel, project, asana
• High School degree, college degree preferred

This position requires manual dexterity for working with small components, ability to complete repetitive motions for long periods of time, bending, continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 50 lbs. and managing packages up to 150 lbs as well as standing/stooping for long periods of time.

We need a self-motivated Project Manager that has a desire to become an expert while sharing their knowledge with others. You'll have the ability to learn quickly through training and work independently in a fast-paced environment. This person should continually add value to the organization beyond their day-to-day tasks. We need a Project Manager that has a positive attitude and the words "can't" and "impossible" are not a part of your vocabulary.

Availability
You must be available to work 40-50 hours per week between the hours of 6am-6pm.

Compensation
This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Benefits include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)
• 401k with employer 4% match
• Referral program with opportunities to earn $1,000 per referral
• Additional Training Programs: Career Development and Department Shadows

Company Overview
TPG, Inc. is a growing company with over 140 employees. We are a manufacturing company for pond, lake and water garden supplies with customers in all 50 states servicing both wholesale and end-users. We have customers with large ponds used for swimming, fishing and ice skating and customers with decorative water gardens containing Koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to be a group of passionate, knowledgeable pond people helping the world enjoy ponds. We offer innovative, proven solutions delivered with a commitment to complete satisfaction... guaranteed.

TPG, Inc. is not just a team, we're a tribe. A tribe is more like a family and is ongoing. We have fun, pursue our goals together and feed on each other to grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job it's a career move. We will give you the support you need to grow with us.

Company Divisions
TPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses to support customers in all pond aspects.
Airmax, Inc. – business-to-business and manufacturing. airmaxeco.com
The Pond Guy, Inc. – direct-to-consumer. thepondguy.com
The Pond Guy, Inc. – local services division. weknowponds.com

How To Apply For Position
Step 1: Submit Resume.
Step 2: If selected for further review, you will receive a request to take a ten-minute survey. Please complete the survey within three days of receipt.
Step 3: If selected for further review, you will be contacted for an interview.

The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug/toxins test and background check.

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