Project Manager - Non-IT

As a vital catalyst for innovation, you will step into a transformative role where your strategic vision directly shapes how groundbreaking consumer products come to life. Partnering with Aquent, you will lead a high-profile initiative to deploy a game-changing software tool, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and business strategy to streamline global operations and empower creative teams.

About the Partner & Client

Aquent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in consumer products, an organization celebrated for its relentless innovation and dedication to elevating human potential. By redefining industry standards through strategic design and operational excellence, this dynamic brand shapes global consumer experiences daily. Joining this team means contributing to a powerful legacy of excellence, supported by Aquent's commitment to your professional journey.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic and highly collaborative role, you will lead the comprehensive deployment of a pivotal software tool designed to optimize product creation processes. Serving as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, you will translate complex requirements into actionable plans, orchestrate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensure seamless tool adoption. Your expertise will directly enhance operational efficiency, foster cross-functional collaboration, and fuel continuous innovation across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead the comprehensive deployment of a new software tool designed to optimize product creation processes, ensuring seamless integration and widespread adoption.
• Serve as the primary liaison, translating complex business requirements into clear, actionable project plans while consistently advocating for the business perspective throughout the project lifecycle.
• Orchestrate and oversee all User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases, gathering crucial feedback to ensure the tool meets functional and operational end-user needs.
• Apply foundational project management principles to expertly manage scope, schedule, resources, and risks, ensuring all objectives are met on time.
• Cultivate robust partnerships with diverse, cross-functional teams to drive collective project success and facilitate smooth transitions.
• Contribute to the strategic evolution of product development by ensuring the new tool enhances efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of dedicated experience in non-IT project management roles, coupled with a robust understanding of IT system rollouts and deployments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience demonstrating a strong foundation in relevant fields.
• Proven ability to represent the business perspective during tool deployments, partnering closely with technology teams and demonstrating a deep awareness of core business processes.
• Extensive hands-on experience deploying software tools within fast-paced product creation environments (such as apparel or consumer goods), including leading comprehensive UAT initiatives.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, encompassing planning, execution, monitoring, and closing complex projects.
• Proficiency with Airtable and PowerPoint for effective project tracking, communication, and reporting.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to build sophisticated reports and extract actionable insights.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience delivering impactful solutions and tools at scale within a large, complex organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in change management methodologies to enable smooth adoption of new tools and processes.
• Previous experience within the consumer product or retail industry.