Sr. Project Manager (Remote)

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time. Job Summary Purple is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) team. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for one or more large, diverse and complex projects in the consumer products industry in the areas of new product development, manufacturing, operations, quality improvement, and projects geared toward Purple’s strategic business objectives. This role requires expert level communication, organization, and critical thinking skills. A self-starter, with the ability to track and manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, is required. The applicant must be well organized, with solid experience providing executive level presentations and status reporting. This Job Description Skills/Knowledge Requirements: Education and experience with Project Management methodology based on Project Management principles required. Project Management Professional designation (PMI) Certification and/or PMP preferred. Ten years of experience leading large, diverse and often complex projects is required. Demonstrated experience successfully managing projects with budgets in excess of $1MM is required. High level of emotional intelligence, executive presence, and the ability to influence C-level executives is required. Experience working with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean preferred. Experience managing projects with multiple project teams, product development lifecycle, or quality lifecycle. Experience with PM methodologies and software. Ability to effectively present and gather information at PM meetings. Ability to translate conceptual thinking into project definitions and requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage projects with multiple project teams, product development lifecycle, or quality lifecycle. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize work, manage time and respond effectively to a rapidly changing environment. Ability to exercise sound political and environmental judgment as appropriate to support successful project implementation. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessing and mitigating risks through risk planning. record, practice management, financial management. Experience working with both Agile and Waterfall PM methodologies. Delivery using iterative methodology and standard tools and processes. Responsibilities: Manages all aspects of projects with direct accountability. Develops and leads the project team to the delivery of successful project outcomes. Builds and manages multiple, multi-functional collaborative project and/or work teams. Coordinates the activities of multi-functional teams, as well as the project budget, task dependencies and schedule. Scope, risk and issue management, including documenting, communicating and facilitating resolutions or mitigation plans. Develops, initiates and manages a communication plan, including regular project status reports. Delivers appropriate integration, training and implementation plans and activities. Manages stakeholders and multiple project teams in the context of a single project. Develops root cause analyses and process improvement plans. Identifies, delivers and documents organizational, application and human workflows that contribute to policy and procedure updates throughout each project. Prepares and delivers presentations to senior leadership, management and stakeholders. BENEFITS AND PERKS Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) Match Flexible PTO Market Money Earn a Mattress Purple Swag Amazing Purple Products WHY WORK AT PURPLE? Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort. Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you. Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events. Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Purple is the leader in comfort innovation technology. Our purpose is to improve lives through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than just great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind "Career in Comfort" because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world of comfort - one mattress, pillow, and cushion at a time.