Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Cromwell, CT

Type: contract

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to cross-functional teams in execution of NPD commercial innovation projects, including line extensions, packaging changes and promotional products. Create project schedules, lay-out interdependencies and communicate critical-path activities to cross-functional teams.

• Lead weekly RGM meetings and ensure all action items are completed on-time. Facilitate Global Core Team meetings and publish meeting minutes with clearly defined action items and assigned owners. Follow up with team members between the meetings, and proactively manage projects to minimize risks to schedule. Escalate project issues to Sr. Project Manager when necessary.

• Review accuracy of cost estimate and product initiation requests in CRM. Administer product approvals in the system.

• Ensure project related documentation are well-organized and easily accessible on MS Teams.

• Collaborate with Quality and co-administer the Management of Change Process related to NPD.

• Support PMO and Strategic Planning groups on ad-hoc projects non-related to NPD. These projects may include process improvement, IT/Systems and global business expansion.

  Requirements

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to deliver projects on time, in budget and scope.

• Taking Direction

• Self starter

• Independent thinker

• Analytical Skills (Excel, PPT, MS Project)

• Appreciation for managing projects (driving milestones)

• Influencing skills

• Ability to work in fast paced environment

• Prioritization skills

• Working in an agile environment

  Benefits

  System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.