Key Responsibilities

1. Launch Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project management for all NPI and marketing launches for assigned brand(s).

• Ensure projects are clearly defined, scoped, and accepted by responsible teams.

• Develop and maintain integrated launch timelines across departments.

2. NPI Single Point of Contact (SPOC) & NPD Collaboration

• Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all things NPI for the assigned brand(s).

• Work directly with project managers to drive and support the New Product Development (NPD) process.

• Represent the assigned brand(s) in the monthly NPI checkpoint reviews led by the NPI Launch Senior Manager.

• Ensure NPD milestones, inputs, and cross-team handoffs are met on schedule.

3. Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Initiate and lead cross-functional meetings to evaluate risks to launch timelines.

• Clarify problems to be solved and document and recommend actionable solutions.

• Maintain a risk register and ensure mitigation plans are in place and tracked.

4. Communication & Alignment

• Responsible for announcements and uploading NPI content to Showpad.

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress, risks, and changes.

• Clarify needs for alignment between product, marketing, and other supporting teams.

5. Milestone Reviews & Post-Launch Evaluation

• Conduct regular milestone reviews to assess progress and adjust plans as needed.

• Facilitate post-launch evaluations to capture lessons learned and areas for improvement.

• Document and share findings to inform future launches and improve processes.

6. Process Adoption & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of the standardized NPI process across all relevant teams.

• Utilize AI tools and insights to identify efficiencies, streamline workflows, and support continuous process improvement.

• Ensure consistent use of PMO-defined templates and documentation standards.

• Champion the use of Workfront for project planning, task tracking, and reporting.

• (Only applicable for Carpet) Enter and maintain product specification data.

• Ensure accuracy from EBX to PDMS, Website, Salesforce.com, ShawNow, etc., for all Channels and Categories.

7. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with product and marketing directors to align priorities and resource allocation.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities.

• Support executive reporting with clear, concise project documentation.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in project/launch management, product marketing, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and cross-functional coordination skills; able to manage multiple concurrent launches.

• Working knowledge of project management best practices; experience with Workfront (or similar) preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field [or equivalent experience].

Competencies:

• Influence Others

• Build Trusting Relationships

• Demonstrate Good Judgement

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee assistance program

• Health savings account

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• 401K and Retirement Plans

• Product discounts for employees

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