Project Manager

GuruNanda LLC
Buena Park, CA

Position Summary:

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of cross-functional projects to ensure timely delivery, budget alignment, and quality outcomes. This role acts as a key liaison between departments such as Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Leadership — driving accountability and ensuring projects align with company objectives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong leadership and communication skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, growing environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end management of multiple projects, from planning and execution to final delivery.
  • Develop and manage detailed project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
  • Facilitate effective communication across all departments to ensure alignment and progress toward milestones.
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays or issues.
  • Track project progress using appropriate tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or MS Project) and provide regular status reports to leadership.
  • Conduct project meetings, document action items, and follow up to ensure accountability.
  • Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
  • Support process improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and workflow consistency.
  • Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and external partners when applicable to meet project deliverables.
  • Ensure that all projects adhere to company standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.


Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field (PMP or CAPM certification preferred).
  • Experience: 3–5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a CPG, manufacturing, or product development environment.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
  • Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Trello, Smartsheet, or MS Project).
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


Key Competencies:

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Clear communication and collaboration
  • Time and resource management
  • Risk assessment and problem-solving
  • Continuous improvement mindset