Project Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager to help contribute to our goal of inspiring children with educational projects. The Project Manager works with the Product Development team to bring our products to life. This includes working with internal and external teams to coordinate product development, track progress and missing pieces for the project, and ultimately contribute to bringing our finished products to our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize project management tools to track progress of product development through the entire lifecycle.
• Coordinate efforts with other teams, including overseas team members at our manufacturing facility.
• Acquire required materials for the project, ranging from graphics to product samples.
• Ensure that the project is following the designated timeline so the product is ready for launch at the appropriate time.
• Create and manage Bill of Materials for the given product within internal system; make sure all necessary changes are made to the BoM for appropriate costing.
• Communicate the company as a whole regarding the project status, as well as any setbacks or improvements.
• Brainstorm possible improvements to the product, packaging, or materials.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience within project management or closely related position.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with larger groups of people.
• Well versed with Office 360, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects at once.
• Ability to problem solve and present creative solutions to problems.
• Strong experience with time management and capable of following schedules.

Our Story

Blue Marble is a consumer products company with a focus on developing exceptional STEM toys for families around the world. Simply put, we believe quality educational products inspire kids and instill in them a lifelong love of learning. We believe that foundation will serve them throughout their entire lives and will benefit their future and our community.

We are National Geographic’s largest licensee and have created hundreds of products under their brand which we sell in over 60 countries around the world. We also created products for NASA, and we have developed our own brands: Discover with Dr. Cool, and Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Builders www.blockarootoys.com.

We have been in business for over 15 years and our headquarters is in beautiful Ashland, Oregon. Our products are the gold standard of quality when it comes to educational toys. Look at our brand store on amazon (search: National Geographic Toys, or visit our company website www.thinkbluemarble.com  and you will quickly see the Blue Marble difference. From real dinosaur fossils, to amazing gemstones from around the world, we love making products that inspire, and we think you will feel the passion, excitement, and innovation that our company is known for in every product we make.

What’s it like to work here?

Blue Marble is a special work environment. It has a family-style atmosphere and there is always a buzz of activity and inspiration in the air. Our team is made up of people with high character. To work here you need to be talented, bring a positive attitude, and be a great human being. This is a place where our team supports each other and wins together.

As a company, we care about our employees, our community, and the world around us. How we do things, and how we treat each other matters to us. We exist to make thoughtful, purposeful products, but we also value a good balance between work and life, and we want to enjoy how we work together all along the way. Our team is like no other, and if you share our values, we believe you will agree that this is one of the best places to work on the planet.

If you think this is the place for you and if you want to join a company that aims to make a positive impact in the world, then we look forward to hearing from you!\

Blue Marble is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a place free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants, no matter their race, age, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local law. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Blue Marble's Human Resources department.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Performance bonus
• Retention bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• project management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashland, OR 97520

Salary : $52,400 - $66,400