Job Description
WHO ARE WE? We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY. THE ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER Our Project Manager will be responsible for working with the cross-functional team within OLLY to own and drive commercialization of our new products as well as optimization of the current OLLY portfolio. Reporting to our Project Management Director, this high-impact role will ensure OLLY continues to deliver amazing product experience for our consumers, hit the timeline requirements of our retailers, and meet our internal cost and quality metrics as we continue to rapidly expand our business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead cross-functional project teams in the development and commercialization of products – ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and on-strategy. Create project plans that seamlessly integrate work streams between all Product Development, Operations, Creative, Marketing and Sales processes and functions Conduct ad hoc financial/scenario analysis to support product launches Lead gate presentations with our company's Leadership Team to make go-forward decisions on product launches Manage product changes by guiding decision making on project scope (hard versus soft conversions, budget allocation for obsoletes, transition window and communication plan to retailers), creating project schedules and liaising with Operations to ensure a seamless transition Interface with both internal and external partners; remove barriers by pre-emptively identifying and mitigating project risks Manage BOM setup process for product launches alongside master data manager Provide thought leadership on process improvements: build upon the existing product launch process to ensure it is scalable and identify opportunities to ensure swift and accurate execution of project plans Contribute to our cul
