Director, Project Management Office (PMO)
Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Mid Level
Director, Project Management Office (PMO)
Company and Job Overview
Duke Cannon Supply Co. has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the men’s grooming category. Our mission is to better the day of hard-working men, and we fulfill this mission through both the products we build and the conversations we create.
The Project Management Office (PMO) provides end-to-end management of innovation + product development / commercialization projects, marketing initiatives, major operational transitions and any other strategic corporate projects requiring seamless execution. The PMO works with both external and internal partners to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and on-strategy.
The Director of PMO has both individual contributor responsibilities as well as developing and leading the PM team to ensure successful execution of the projects, from ideation through delivery, and is responsible for building an extraordinary team that both contributes to the overall culture of the company and establishes execution as a core capability of the company. The head of the PMO is the single source of truth to the executive leadership team on the status of critical projects across the company.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the project management of enterprise-wide projects including major product transitions, systems implementations, supply chain network optimization projects, key cost savings and supplier transition initiatives, and other key organizational initiatives.
- Oversee project health within the project timelines, identify and mitigate risk, and provide leadership and cross-functional management to measure the variance in scope, schedule, cost, and quality of each project.
- Lead the project management of supply chain and operational initiatives including cost optimization, sku rationalization, warehouse transitions, software implementations, complex supplier transitions and major new retailer launches
- Recruit and retain an exceptional team of Project Managers that enhance culture and set a tone of urgency and performance.
- Provide coaching and oversight to the Project Managers supporting our Product Development and Creative Services ensuring successful end-to-end execution.
- Collaborate / communicate with functional heads to translate strategic requirements into actionable, measurable projects / initiatives and ensure adequate resourcing to achieve both short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
- Own the cross functional implementation of new systems and processes to enable speed, growth, and productivity. Partner across the company to identify, implement and utilize best practices around project management systems.
Experience and qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of CPG Project Management experience, ideally with PMO office leadership experience
- Ideally a background in either product development or supply chain is extremely valuable.
- BSc in business, life science or engineering w/ project management certifications
- Strong people leadership, management and development track record
- Broad functional experience in innovation and/or supply chain management and leading complex cross functional initiatives
- Strong business acumen and ability to oversee project budgets where applicable.
Company Culture
Duke Cannon Supply Co. offers a fast-paced environment. We work hard, but we value flexibility as well. We have an informal culture with an emphasis on enjoying the work (we sell soap, after all), though we have the most fun when we exceed our goals. The company’s leaders are dedicated to the growth and development of the team; as such, we want to ensure that our people have a rich and rewarding experience with unique opportunities to grow.
Duke Cannon Supply Co.’s Main Lodge (aka the office) is in Minneapolis’ North Loop, one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, with award-winning restaurants, fashionable boutiques, live music and Major League Baseball just steps away.
Salary and Benefits
Duke Cannon offers a competitive market salary and bonus based on role and professional experience. Our benefits are top-notch and include health & dental insurance, HSA and 401k programs supported by regular company contributions, a tuition reimbursement program, and monthly parking stipend. We also host monthly moments of Team camaraderie ranging from community service events to social hours in the Main Lodge (aka the office) to Lunch & Learns covering business, team, and industry topics.
Duke Cannon provides equal access to and opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
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