Associate Project Manager

Description Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products.We are a brand that you know and trust.With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial.By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive.In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued.Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world.What's yours?One of the pillars of our North American division is spread across four different sites in Mexico where a blend of manufacturing and fabrication occurs.At each location we pride ourselves on exemplary safety and employee-first standards, as we pioneer production processes to be best in class.It is our focus on quality and growth that makes us an employer of choice and helps us maintain our culture of excellence.Position Overview We are seeking a highly capable and driven Associate Project Manager to lead cross-functional product development projects from concept to launch.In this role, you will be responsible for managing schedules, facilitating team collaboration, and ensuring timely execution of deliverables.While this is an associate-level position, you will be expected to independently run projects and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project management experience who is ready to take ownership of impactful projects and grow within a dynamic, cross-brand organization.What you'll do Project Leadership Coordination Lead cross-functional project meetings with confidence and clarity.Drive day-to-day execution of project tasks, ensuring alignment across teams.Track and follow up on action items, deliverables, risks, and issues.Provide timely updates to stakeholders and escalate concerns appropriately.Schedule Documentation Management Build and maintain detailed project schedules using Smartsheet.Ensure all project documentation, templates, and phase deliverables are completed accurately and on time.Assist in creating and delivering slide decks for gate reviews and status updates.Process Tool Adoption Apply the Product Development Process (PDP) to guide project workflows.Utilize standardized templates and tools effectively.Identify and communicate process gaps or tool challenges, suggesting improvements.Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with product managers, engineers, planners, operations, quality, and other stakeholders.Facilitate alignment on project scope, timelines, and key milestones.Foster trust and collaborative communication across teams.Who you are 2+ years of experience in project management or related roles.Strong organizational and time management skills.Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.Smartsheet experience is a plus; training will be provided.Working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.Ability to lead meetings, manage schedules, and drive accountability.Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.Familiarity with product development processes (PDP) is a plus.Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment.Comfortable making decisions and escalating when necessary.Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.Eager to learn and grow into a Project Manager role.What's in it for you $35,000 - $40,000 monthly Generous benefits package including major medical expenses and life insurance Vacation days Vacation premium Paid time off Christmas bonus Food vouchers and cafeteria service Savings fund Career developmental opportunities A company culture that prioritizes internal development