Associate Project Manager

Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience—you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.

Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.

Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.

As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:

• Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
• Low to NO COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
• 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO
• Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
• Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
• Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
• Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
• Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary

The Associate Project Manager will be crucial in managing and coordinating projects related to developing new products, working closely with cross-functional teams, collaborating with product management, and overseeing smaller projects as needed.

The ideal candidate for an Associate Project Manager would be able to do the following:

1. Project Planning and Coordination:
   1. Develop and maintain detailed project plans outlining key milestones, timelines, and resource requirements. 
   2. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including collaboration with product management and engineers, to ensure effective communication and seamless project execution.
2. Risk Management:
   1. Identify potential risks, including those related to product management and engineering, and develop mitigation strategies. 
   2. Proactively address challenges that may impact project timelines or deliverables.
3. Product Development Support:
   1. Collaborate closely with product management teams to understand market requirements, customer needs, and technical specifications. 
   2. Ensure that project deliverables align with product specifications and quality standards.
4. Engineering Collaboration:
   1. Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and constraints.
   2. Facilitate effective communication between project teams and engineers to ensure successful project outcomes.
5. Communication:
   1. Embody our highest quality values, win together as a family, drive to improve, and have a positive voice in all communication. 
   2. Serve as a primary point of contact for project-related inquiries.
   3. Regularly communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders, including product management, engineers, and senior management.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
   1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation. 
   2. Prepare regular progress reports and post-project evaluations, incorporating product management and engineering team feedback.
7. Quality Assurance:
   1. Implement and oversee quality assurance processes in collaboration with product management and engineering to ensure the final product meets or exceeds customer expectations.

For a candidate to be successful as an Associate Project Manager they must have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field. 
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a new product development context.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, committed to a positive and empowering team culture.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Knowledge of product development processes and methodologies. 
• Familiarity with the regulatory requirements associated with new product development.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, particularly with product management and engineering.

We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:

• High Quality:  Are you detailed-oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work?
• Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond?
• Improve: Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work?
• Voice: Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others?
• Empower: Are you a go-getter who takes initiative and pride in your work?

If you share our values, we want you to be a part of our Alto-Shaam family!