Job Description

Job Details: Level: Management,

Job Location: Naperville - Naperville, IL 60563,

Position Type: Full Time, Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We design, engineer and market power tools and outdoor power equipment within our brand portfolio- EGO, FLEX and SKIL and for other highly respected private brands. With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Project Management Office is responsible for managing new product development at the program level, owning continuous improvement and process governance as well as leading projects tied to execution of strategic initiatives. The Associate Director, PMO leads the project management team while also acting as a contributing team member. They define scope, develop plans, drive decision making, assure adequate resources, and manage risks while coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Clear communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are essential to driving project success.

Beyond project execution, this leader improves processes, standardizes workflows, and drives continuous improvement. They proactively identify and mitigate risks while overseeing change management to ensure smooth adoption of new initiatives. By balancing strategy and execution, they support the organization to achieve their goals efficiently.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Associate Director, PMO ensures successful project execution by delivering on project definition, project execution, and meeting project key performance indicators.

• Project Management - Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including Scope definition, Product Backlog refinement, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and clear communication strategies.
• Project Methodology - Apply the appropriate traditional project management or agile methodologies based on project scope, complexity, and team dynamics.
• Project Leadership - Lead and facilitate cross-functional project team collaboration across departments to drive project success and resolve roadblocks.
• Active Management - Proactively monitor project progress and escalate critical risks, roadblocks, or resource constraints to leadership with recommended solutions to drive decision making.
• Program Management – Track and manage multi-project new product development programs at a macro level. Report progress, escalate risks, and ensure process compliance.
• Continuous Improvement – Work with key stakeholders to continuously improve project management and project team practices by facilitating retrospectives, capturing lessons learned and implementing best practices for future projects.
• Process Governance – Own the SOP repository and help build a culture of process adherence.

Qualifications: Competencies

Project management

Design thinking

Building consensus

Cross-functional team building

Communication across regions/cultures

Presenting/communicating at C-level

Business acumen

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• PMP certified, PMI-ACP or equivalent project management certification preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in project management
• Consumer durables product development experience preferred
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, mitigate risks, and lead cross-functional teams for complex projects
• The salary range for this position is $130k to $170k + bonus opportunity. Offers are generally made between this range depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. In some cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer outside of the posted range.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position leads a team of project managers.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel (up to 15%), including some international travel.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional office, retail, and outdoor environments as well as virtually. Expect to work 3-5 days/week in the office and 0-2 days/week virtually when not traveling

Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. Our North American headquarters is located one block from I-88 in a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility with high-end amenities such as a gourmet café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces. We offer a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, an open PTO program and a hybrid work environment.

We think Chervon is a great place to work! Be part of our new future! Better Tools. Better World.

Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, order of protection status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

#LI-Hybrid