Job Description

Due to an increase in business and a growing range of products; Steelcase is seeking a dedicated Project Manager who can focus on the Product Development and Launch process and play a key role within the company.

The job duties will include you managing the planning and execution of smaller, less complex marketing and product development projects. Results are achieved by utilising project management fundamentals to manage and facilitate a cross-functional team through the marketing and product development process. Monitors project budget(s). Assignments are not restricted to, but typically will have a moderate impact on the product studio, with a moderate degree of scope, complexity and risk.

Task Profile

1. People: Achieve projects results through relationships and the ability to influence people.
2. Budget: Assist in setting project resource plan and budget and ensure objectives are met.
3. Process: Lead the project team through the Steelcase Global PD&L ensuring project documentation is complete and the project is in compliance.
4. Job: Assist in setting project scope, schedule and overall objectives. Create and execute project strategy(s) to optimize business results. Plan, control and execute the project, managing all changes to ensure the project achieves the overall result as compared to the original objectives. Ensure decisions are made, issues are resolved and corrective action plans are identified. Acquire project authorisations and approvals. Ensure proper collection and dissemination of project information.
Skills/Abilities
Consistently demonstrates the ability to:

• Making project strategic decision
• Get desired business results
• Lead and influence people
• Manage the completion of project related activities
• Apply project management principles
• Understand and interpret financial data

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a field related to product development preferred.
• Minimum two years in product development team experience in a leadership capacity.