At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere, and anyone. We work collaboratively to achieve our goals and we have fun doing it! Jazwares is a global leader in consumer products including toys, plush, action figures, collectibles and musical instruments. Jazwares’ portfolio includes a variety of dynamic, wholly-owned and licensed brands like preschool powerhouses Blippi, Cabbage Patch Kids®, and CoComelon, unstoppable action and gaming brands like Fortnite, Halo®, Micro Machines, Nerf, Pokémon and Roblox, leading lifestyle and entertainment brands like All Elite Wrestling™ (AEW), Blinger®, UFC, musical property First Act™, and beloved plush Hug-A-Pet and Squishmallows®, just to name a few. With over 20 years of design, development and manufacturing expertise, Jazwares is an award-winning company with a progressive focus on identifying new trends and transforming them into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares, which is headquartered in Sunrise, FL, has offices around the world and sells in over 100 countries. Since its inception in 1997, Jazwares continues to grow through the development of new products and the strategic acquisitions of companies like First Act™, Russ Berrie™, Zag Toys™, Wicked Cool Toys™ and Kellytoy®.

As the PM in our Boys & Collectibles Division, you will be responsible for driving the execution of global toys and games portfolios. You will be the lead in establishing product development calendars with key milestone dates to ensure timely and successful delivery of products, identifying risks and opportunities to pre-empt development hurdles, providing escalation to management with proposed solutions, and working with key stakeholders on the cross-functional teams to balance business, design, and technical objectives. Travel is required (35%)

What you will do:

• Manage programs to time, cost, and quality and reconcile against business and development objectives.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and global partners to streamline project communication and drive product from concept through to production and shipping.
• Establish project plans in collaboration with cross-functional development teams to determine tasks, milestones, resources, and shipdates.
• Partner with global operations to provide early warning of delays and strategize appropriate solutions in development plans or processes and provide updated development calendars when necessary.
• Identify, anticipate, and manage risks or issues prior to each development milestone, and provide alternate process solutions. Report and escalate potential red flags to management as needed with defined plans and resolutions.
• Update all key product development/project management documents and systems daily.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.

What we are looking for:

• Proficient in G Suite and Microsoft Office
• Proactive thinker and problem solver
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Positive and strong personality
• Handles changing priorities with a positive attitude
• Ability to finish a project on time
• 3+ years’ experience in project management role
• Experience with plastics, materials, manufacturing, and/or engineering costs for durable goods
• PMP, or equivalent certification a plus
• Skills in or other relevant tools to manage end-to-end development
• Strong interest or passion for toys a plus

What we offer:

• Medical Insurance 100% Company paid for Employee and Employee/Children
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Program
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Leave, Vacation, Holiday and Floating Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Experience

• 3 year(s): Consumer Goods
• 3 year(s): Proficient in G Suite and Microsoft Office
• 3 year(s): Experience with plastics, materials, manufacturing, and/or engineering costs for durable goods
• 3 year(s): project management

Education

• Bachelors or better