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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated Project Manager in REMOTE, United States
Project Manager
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Date:Sep 14, 2024
Location: REMOTE, REMOTE, US
Company: Leggett & Platt
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Project Manager within our Product/Program managementteam to help support our Home Furniture business. Our Home Furniture business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full package solutions for the industry. We do not make furniture. We make furniture more comfortable. We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
Although the position is remote, the ideal candidate would live near one of these locations, HighPoint, NC; Leithchfield, KY; Carthage, MO; Tupelo, MS, or Chattanooga, TN.
As a Project Manager you will have the opportunity to drive the cross functional activities required to launch projects from development to production. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring product solutions, dates, and financial targets are optimized to meet planned solutions and customer needs. The team you will be working with is growing and developing, and values diversity of thought .
So, what will you be doing as a Project Manager?
Lead cross functional teams through the project launch process as part of the Idea to Launch process.
Execute stage gate project management steps (Define, Design/Test, Feedback/Approval, Tooling, Launch).
Support product planning activities via timeline and resource planning inputs.
Act as the central point of contact between sales and engineering, ensuring clear communication of design goals and efficient resolution of technical challenges.
Research, investigate, and drive cutting edge thinking to pursue industry innovative products, processes, and technology.
Actively support a People First culture and work environment through competencies and behaviors.
Proactively look for ways to continuously improve, grow, and try new things
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
6+ years of project management experience in a consumer product, technical, or B2B environment preferred.
In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge within the project management space as well as extensive experience managing projects from ideation to completion.
Proven ability to manage resources in a matrix environment without direct supervision – from Spreadsheet to Project Management Software
Experience successfully managing multiple complex projects.
Ability to lead team members in a project management environment.
Ability to work in global teams as well as independently with minimal guidance
Creating project charters/deliverable documents
Creating project timelines for cross functional teams
Ability to communicate project plans and timelines to cross functional teams
Managing critical path in a project management environment
Ability to solve complex problems
Ability to communicate with external customers
Ability to effectively solve problems and recommend solutions as needed
Things we consider a plus:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
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