Role Summary
The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering on Product Distro Innovation projects and supporting the THC Product & Innovation Owner with initiatives that will help deliver revenue-producing opportunities to the sales team.
Role Responsibilities
- Managing Distro Product Innovation projects from inception until launch
- Working closely with Sales & Product teams to identify product opportunities and help bring them to life
- Provide support for customer engagements and product requests
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, timelines, project costs, and resource requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders, such as product development teams, product managers, marketing, and regulatory compliance, to ensure alignment with business goals
- Coordination of project deliverables with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- Manage key relationships with external manufacturing partners, and internal teams
- Monitor project progress and support issues as they arise
- Manage product BOM, certifications, and development costs
- Oversee incoming and outgoing key product documents, certifications, etc.
- Provide support for product compliance and regulatory items
- Provide support for testing & inventory operations
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. This may include regulatory compliance risks, supply chain disruptions, or changes in consumer preferences
- Escalate the right issues at the right time via an appropriate method. Understand when to form an ad-hoc cross-team and set tactical meetings to escalate proposals with clear content and direction to SLT
- Help facilitate and lead internal process improvements
- Create detailed project reports for the Product Management team
- Support the Product Manager with various ongoing projects, as required
- Other duties, as assigned
Requirements
Formal Education or Equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) in STEM or any other related field
Years of Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in project management or product development or related field
Specialized skills, knowledge, or certifications unique to this role
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is considered an asset
- In-depth knowledge of cannabis and ENDS industry regulations and compliance
- Experience with product development life cycle in the vape industry
- Familiarity with manufacturing, extraction processes, and formulations of vape products
- Understanding of quality standards and testing protocols for vape products
- Proficiency in project management tools
Competencies
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Solves problems creatively, generates new ideas for improvements, encouraging team members to contribute new ideas
- Team Collaboration: Lead by example and ensure teamwork and collaboration
- Effective Communication: Ensures effective communication among team and with all stakeholders, delivers clear, accurate and on time information
- Performance Excellence: Achieves and maintains top tier performance standard
- Ethical Conduct Enforcement: Adheres to ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and transparency in all interactions with every stakeholder. Adheres to and enforces company policies. Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness, especially in handling sensitive information
- Inclusive Attitude: Demonstrates an inclusive attitude, promoting a welcoming and respectful environment for all stakeholders
- Personal Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for team outcomes, ensuring high standards are met
- Results-Driven: Focused on achieving and exceeding individual and team targets
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical & dental benefits coverage
- ESOP program
- Custom built modern workspace in the heart of Liberty Village
- A highly innovative and enjoyable team culture
Greentank is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about providing a safe workplace where everyone is accepted and has the opportunity to grow with us. We are committed to making diversity and inclusivity part of our culture!