Who We Are
Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, “how did I ever live without this?” Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 140 international product and brand design awards in the past 5 years and growing!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation.
After 30 years of being a leader in the baby industry, Munchkin is growing up and expanding our business reach to even more consumers with the launch of Curio, a highly curated line of home goods inspired by curiosity.
There is no better time than now to join Munchkin as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey moving us into technology focused, higher valued products, and household consumer goods. Munchkin is growing up and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You’ll Do
The Project Management Office (PMO) at Munchkin owns the entire New Product Development (NPD) process from concept to launch. The Program Manager will oversee and manage the execution of all projects across Global Markets (e.g. EMEA and Asia) and is key to the successful development and launch of products. This individual will not only lead and oversee complex programs but will also be responsible for managing a team of Project Managers within our organization.
- Manage an expansive project portfolio and prioritization process for cross-functional programs.
- Manage commercialization of major projects (i.e. new product development, product and/or packaging changes) in collaboration with Brand, Digital, Marketing, Product Designer, Engineering, Compliance, Costing & Other Dept
- Conduct high-level requirements sessions with cross functional team to capture specific project objectives and stakeholders alignment.
- Scope each project, with attention towards clear and well-defined objectives and success criteria with measurable business value
- Develop comprehensive project plans, processes and workflows for efficiency and flawless execution, establishing appropriate ownership for all deliverables; contributes to thoughtful and creative discussions with departments and management on resource and scheduling, team prioritization, plans and challenges.
- Leading root cause/mitigation analyses, negotiating and resolving team & project conflicts.
- Analyze data on assigned program/projects for efficiency gains and make recommendations to senior leadership.
- Proactively identity upcoming risks, inefficiencies, issues, and bottlenecks
- Lead project meetings and monthly meetings (developing agenda, ensuring documents/pre-reads are prepared and issued, running/moderating the meeting)
- Provides overall leadership, guidance, and management of all phases of the assigned programs and projects.
- Oversees Project Manager(s) adherence to and compliance with all relevant program standards/requirements.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Bring It!
- 7+ years of demonstrated Project/ Program Management experience in consumer-oriented company (e.g. Branded consumer goods, Automotive, Consumer Electronics etc.)
- 7+ years of Hands-on experience in developing product, processes and working in manufacturing environments.
- 7+years of experience effectively managing multiple programs or projects involving cross-functional and international teams (Asia/ EMEA)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.
- Demonstrated understanding of product development, consumer insights, processes, packaging, test methods and technologies
- Able to think strategically and tactically and to build consensus and collaborative teamwork to make programs successful.
- Proven cross-functional team leadership and ability to work across the breadth of an organization.
- Innovation and New Product Development (NPD) experience preferred.
- Able to drive high-quality output at high pace and deal with a high level of ambiguity
- Thrive in a dynamic, changing and fast-paced environment
- Experience with Project Management Tools. Experience with Workfront is a bonus
- Have used Lean/ Six- Sigma methodologies
- Have worked on both OEM and ODM Process
We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and includes competitive salary, bonus and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment. Munchkin’s Hybrid Schedule is where an employee works in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remotely from home on Tuesday and Friday.We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary range: $130,000 -160,000 annually
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com.
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status.
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