Project Manager

Join to apply for the Project Manager role at Array Marketing For over 40 years, Array Marketing has been a global leader in the retail display and in‑store merchandising services industry. Global brands like Estée Lauder, Sephora, L’Oreal and Samsung rely on our team of more than 2,000 employees around the world to create great retail experiences by bringing their visions to life. We are committed to building on more than four decades of strength, deep industry knowledge and design innovation to accelerate our growth and serve our customers even better than before. Who we need We are seeking a talented Project Manager to join our Australia team. Project management is a process for coordinating all activities to deliver a defined goal/task to finish on time, on budget and within scope. The role creates order and predictability when handling complex and variable requirements, to organize communications and behaviours to maximize timeline efficiency and improve profit margins. Key Results / Accountabilities Oversee all aspects of projects rollout (from development to delivery) by setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, coordinating all related stakeholders, designing process, monitoring progress of project, managing risks and alternatives, to ensure the completion of projects within timeframe and budget. Supports Business Unit (BU) Leader(s) and Account Team Managers (ATMs) on projects to monitor the delivery of projects On Time To Production (OTTP). Drives efficiency within the Business Unit by supporting the Agile Approach. Detail project tasks. Attend brief meetings. Coordinate quotation with Cost estimating team and/or suppliers. Coordinate development drawing with the Engineering team and/or suppliers. Coordinate prototype (when needed) with the Engineering team and/or suppliers. Develop detailed timeline for the project from development to delivery. Assign tasks to owners. Follow up on task owners to ensure timely completion. Hold weekly project review meeting to review project progress. Look for ways to improve on schedule and cost when issue arises. Maintain clear tracking of project budget throughout the project development phase. Coordinate quality requirement and quality inspection and result with the Quality Management team. Coordinate shipment with the Logistic team. If applicable, communicate between Brand BUs and Retailer BUs to ensure retailer standards are maintained. Hold accountable those who must deliver and prevent silos from forming by spending time and effort to nurture team collaboration. Seek to clearly establish project priority with management when a conflict occurs to allocate resources, define and set realistic alternatives and project expectations when a resource fails to deliver as expected. Able to anticipate execution challenges and counteract these challenges early. Escalate to manager/management when there is risk (cost, budget, schedule, quality) to the project. Provide regular project update to management. Key challenges in the role Protecting the approved project plan, budget and scope for not exceeding budget demands and scope creep; be ready for sudden resource constraints and always have alternative solutions; spend sufficient time and effort in project initiation and planning, go into details for all tasks and steps in early phases; drive each member of the project team to deliver on their task timely and correctly. Any other relevant information Primary interfaces are: internal and external. Internal – Design team, Engineering team, Cost Estimating team, Project team, Quality Management team, BU teams (Asia, US & EU), Logistic team, Finance. External – Key customers. Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Education and Experience 8 years’ merchandising and project development experience for brands and/or retailers, preferably in POS display, VM, fixture, GC industry. Less experience may be considered as a junior position. Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience. Extensive experience in charge of project management and to execute projects within agreed time frame and cost budgets and ensure that targeted results are achieved to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Excellent communication skills to negotiate with stakeholders and convey objectives to all team members. The incumbent is the key link between the organization and the people involved in the projects. Openness and directness in the communication style of the project manager will establish transparency, which is critical in eliminating ambiguity in the minds of people involved. Technical abilities to liaise with clients and suppliers. Demonstrate strong verbal, written, analytical skill, critical thinking, influence skill. Demonstrate a strong drive for result and a can‑do attitude. Working knowledge of PM related tools software; Spreadsheet and Database software. Experience with MS Office Software (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook). Demonstrate good discipline in holding project review, timeline and budget. Excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus. Apply now Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Manufacturing, Project Management, and Design Industries Manufacturing and Design Services Locations Sydney, New South Wales, Australia – Millers Point, Surry Hills, Randwick, Greater Sydney Area, Greater Paris Metropolitan Region. Salary A$130,000.00‑A$150,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr