Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Job Description

The primary role and responsibility of the Project Manager is to lead the execution of cross-functional projects from the Product Intake Funnel. The Project Manager will have responsibility to drive projects that are the result product funnel process into implementation. The Project Manager will develop project plans to ensure projects are completed within scope, time, and budget. They will be the champion of the project process and responsible for managing the project team and stakeholders toward fulfilling the individual goals of each project. This position is also responsible for helping to drive and provide oversight for Agile practices and working with teams to develop process efficiencies. This individual will utilize the MasterBrand Way tools in coordination of multiple department deliverables including channel partners, technical drawings, change management, configuration and BOM systems, product schedules, product engineering, product development, supply chain and operations to execute project deliverables.

Organizational Relationship

This position reports directly to the Director, Project Management.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Project Management Team’s execution

Drives accountability for project execution as well as meeting financial commitments

Ensures project execution for plant readiness facilitating on-time project launches/introductions

Supports peer groups as well as other key functional areas of the business (Sourcing, Operations, etc.) to build the necessary teams to execute project goals

Implements effective test plans as required for successful project implementation

Maintains effective project tracking, meeting minutes, action items, and project updates

Utilizes Product analytics to determine necessary product changes including Life Cycle Management and the associated impacts to the business

Ability to travel both domestic and international; estimated travel for position is 25-35%

Consistently demonstrates traits of the MasterBrand Way

Demonstrates trust in the process of lean methodologies and tools. Approaches situations through a fact-based lens. Analyzes data, draws conclusions, make recommendations, and present findings. Critically assesses and simplifies processes and controls, and challenge business drivers and risks.

Embraces the team through strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization, including diverse viewpoints. Seeks to understand and involves others in problem-solving. Proven track record of building a team and managing change.

Moves forward through strong organizational and execution skills. Able to champion core issues, develop resourceful and creative solutions and drive results at all levels of the organization. Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills are a must. Ability to drive successful execution of strategic plans. Adaptable and flexible to changing business conditions and priorities.

Qualifications

Exceptional Leadership skills

Ability to listen, gain alignment, and communicate effectively with team, customers, and key stakeholders

Takes initiative to identify key issues, develop a project plan, and execute effectively

Strong team orientation with the ability to motivate and enable others to succeed

Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

Skilled at handling multiple projects with tight timelines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Strong problem-solving skills and MBS Lean foundational skills

Familiarity with Agile business practices
Bachelor’s level degree in Engineering or other related field required
5+ years relevant experience is strongly preferred

Experience with project management software like MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.

Demonstrated project management experience

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.