Project Manager

Job Duties

Project Manager

Tempo - Minneapolis, MN 55427

Overview

Salary Range

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary

Description

MISSION

PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience.

ABOUT PD

Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail.

Summary

PD is looking for an ambitious, curious, and optimistic Project Manager — You’re someone people rely on. You take ownership, bring clarity, connect teams, and keep momentum, so nothing falls through the cracks.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional projects from concept through delivery within a design-to-build manufacturing environment. This role serves as the central point of coordination between account directors, production, planning, purchasing, manufacturing, logistics and installation to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

The Project Manager applies professional project management practices to plan, execute, monitor, and adjust projects while balancing customer expectations, critical timelines and operational procedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects from initial concept through final delivery

Function as the hub of internal communications throughout the life of a project

Collaborate with internal partners (account team, project coordinators, production planners, etc.) to create project plans and timelines; engage resources and ensure on time delivery

Monitor project milestones, identify risks, remove roadblocks and collaborate with SMEs to provide strategic solutions for our clients

Manage client, account team and internal stakeholder expectations by clearly communicating daily status updates, facilitating meetings, etc.

Track and monitor project budgets based on the client approved purchase order and reconciling at project completion

Track client change requests/requirements, ensuring the timing and financial impact is communicated to the account team and the client (if needed)

Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment

Follows all safety and workplace policies

Competencies and Skills

Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Ability to lead, inspire and motivate the team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Enforce deadlines with an overall strong sense of urgency, humor and empathy

Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Demonstrate strategic thinking while maintaining strong attention to detail

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Ability to prioritize projects and tasks and then reprioritize when something changes

Proficient with Microsoft products, ERP systems and MRP systems

Ability to demonstrate and apply PD’s workplace values

Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in communication, Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Engineering

Minimum Experience Required

3-5 years of experience in Business Communication and/or Project/Account Management

Experience in material or production planning, supply chain planning, production control, inventory or warehouse management

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55427

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

67472

Job Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

8 Paid Holidays

Flex Time

STD, LTD and Group Life Insurance

FSA and HSA Options

Voluntary

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Recognition

English as a Second Language Education

Online Training Opportunities