24 Seven is partnering with a well-known apparel company to help them find an Apparel Project Manager to join their team onsite in Portland, OR. This is a fulltime, direct hire opportunity that comes with excellent benefits.
Ideal Candidate: will have a minimum of 5 years experience in the apparel industry working with cross-functional teams in product development, marketing, sales, or production and has a strong understanding of the apparel life cycle process.
Project Managers take the lead in planning, executing, and overseeing brand partnerships. Success in this role depends on the ability to cultivate and sustain strong relationships with internal and global creative teams, as well as yarn, mill, and factory partners-plus, of course, the customers. We're seeking a creative individual excited to engage in various aspects of the product lifecycle and brand strategy.
Responsibilities: • Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. • Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. • Creates and executes project timelines and revises as appropriate to meet requirements of client. • Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. • Effectively applies the brand's methodology and enforces project standards. • Minimizes exposure and risk on projects. • Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
We are looking for someone with strong:
Communication • Facilitates team and client meetings effectively. • Holds regular status update meetings with project team. • Manages the day to day communication of projects with overseas team members, factories and supply chain. • Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors. • Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. • Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. • Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully and effectively.
PLM Understanding • Thorough understanding of apparel life cycle process. • Familiarity of technical apparel fabrics and performance characteristics or desire to learn. • Knowledge of industry testing standards and quality procedures.
Leadership • Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. • Ability to make decisions or help clients with decisions in a timely manner. • Ability to multi task between clients with various timelines and deadlines.
Qualifications:
At least 5 years of experience in the apparel industry dealing with collaborative teams in product development, marketing, sales or production.