Project Manager

WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin , Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. 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. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years! 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!

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.

There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.

The Project Manager is responsible for establishing and managing project timelines from conception to completion.

Lead project management for the end-to-end product development process from concept through production

Establish project management deliverables and execution, ensuring product launches are on time

Develop and manage timely flow of projects from initial kick off through completion; formulate and manage timelines and reports

Manage and track multiple new product development projects; monitor day-to-day project activities, track changes, and identify potential risks

Monitor project progress by tracking schedules, migrating risks and resolving issues

Enforce deadlines and problem solve in an efficient and professional manner

Regularly meet with PMO Department to review project status, identify any late task or open issues, and report back on action items for resolution

Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Compliance, Costing, Supply Chain, Quality, Brand Design, and Operations Teams to ensure seamless execution development plans

Serve as the key liaison for all cross-functional departments, both in house and overseas

Ensure all projects are delivered on time within scope

Assess and report the day-to-day progress of tasks and deliverables using project management tools

Other duties may be assigned

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a technical discipline

2+ years’ experience in Project Management, CPG industry required

Solid understanding and working knowledge of Workfront is required

Experience coordinating, managing, and supporting initiatives and workstreams

Experience project managing end to end product development lifecycle

Experience prioritizing multiple projects and tasks with changing requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment

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 with opportunities for half-day Friday’s all year around and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.

Salary range: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (DOE)

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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