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Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is hiring a Project Manager – Research, Design and Development. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to manage product development projects from concept through launch, ensuring timely delivery and alignment across partners while driving accountability and risk mitigation.

Highlights

Oversee project plans, timelines, and cross-functional team coordination for product development.
Lead teams from Research & Development, Engineering, Commercial Planning, and Regulatory across project phases.
Communicate key milestones, critical deliverables, and manage project risks effectively.
Provide regular status and risk updates to senior management.
Use project management principles including performance analysis and continuous improvement.
Required skills include proficiency in MS Excel for report building and communication via video conferencing and email.
Preferred experience with Workfront, change management, Kaizen principles, and PMP or CAPM certification.
Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in product management, new product planning, commercial planning, or project engineering.
Compensation range between $70,500 and $95,500 annually, bonus eligible, with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other benefits.
Supports a diverse and inclusive work environment focused on innovation in education materials.

Project Manager – Research, Design and Development (Hybrid) Full Description

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Product Development team. In this role, you will oversee and ensure implementation of product development items from concept through launch, while leading a cross-functional team to deliver projects on time across a variety of product types and complexities. You will be accountable for building project plans, aligning partners, managing timelines, and driving team accountability to achieve final project objectives. This position requires strong project management and leadership skills, demonstrated by the ability to influence and lead within a rapidly evolving, cross-functional environment. The ideal candidate is experienced and well-grounded in the fundamental principles of effective product development project management.

A day on the job looks like this:

Apply project management principles including analyzing performance and driving continuous improvement opportunities
Lead cross-functional project teams (which may include Research & Development, Engineering, HK Master Planning, Commercial Planning or Regulatory) from concept through launch
Clearly communicate key milestones, critical path deliverables and project expectations to project team members, while also identifying and creating mitigation plans for project risks
Drive accountability among cross-functional team members, ensuring an approval readiness and priority for concept and design approval meetings
Provide regular project status updates highlighting project risks to the senior management team
Utilize effective communication skills to appropriately inform various levels of the organization and team members in a timely manner
Facilitate discussions and meetings to enable project teams to resolve conflicts and make timely decisions

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience required
Minimum 2 years of experience in any of the following areas required: product management, new product planning, commercial planning or project engineering
Experience in the new product introduction process, sales and operations planning, and the product development process
Experience in MS Excel required, with an emphasis on an ability to build and present reports
Experience in communication through remote mediums, such as video conferences, emails and text communication
Must be comfortable with systems and data analysis
Experience in change management and with Kaizen principles a plus
Experience using Workfront a plus
PMP or CAPM Certification a plus

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $70,500-$95,500 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy.

Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL

Original Job Description

Company Description

Job Description

A day on the job looks like this:

Apply project management principles including analyzing performance and driving continuous improvement opportunities
Lead cross-functional project teams (which may include Research & Development, Engineering, HK Master Planning, Commercial Planning or Regulatory) from concept through launch
Clearly communicate key milestones, critical path deliverables and project expectations to project team members, while also identifying and creating mitigation plans for project risks
Drive accountability among cross-functional team members, ensuring an approval readiness and priority for concept and design approval meetings
Provide regular project status updates highlighting project risks to the senior management team
Utilize effective communication skills to appropriately inform various levels of the organization and team members in a timely manner
Facilitate discussions and meetings to enable project teams to resolve conflicts and make timely decisions

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience required
Minimum 2 years of experience in any of the following areas required: product management, new product planning, commercial planning or project engineering
Experience in the new product introduction process, sales and operations planning, and the product development process
Experience in MS Excel required, with an emphasis on an ability to build and present reports
Experience in communication through remote mediums, such as video conferences, emails and text communication
Must be comfortable with systems and data analysis
Experience in change management and with Kaizen principles a plus
Experience using Workfront a plus
PMP or CAPM Certification a plus

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy.

Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL

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