Leatherman Tool Group · 1 day ago
Project Manager II
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expLeatherman Tool Group, the leading manufacturer of multi-tools, is seeking a talented Project Manager II to join our growing Project Management Office team. This role involves orchestrating end-to-end project delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects, including product development and marketing campaigns, while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Establish project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, dependencies, and responsibilities of the participating parties
Manage projects to ensure completion in accordance with project objectives for performance, schedule, and cost
Manage diverse project types including NPD, GTM launches, marketing campaigns, equipment acquisition, and operational improvement initiatives
Coordinate cross-functional teams, aligning functional owners to commitments without direct authority
Lead proactive risk and issue management, identifying potential problems early, developing mitigation strategies, escalating when necessary, and facilitating decision-making when trade-offs are required
Drive communication and visibility through regular status updates, stakeholder reviews, and executive reporting to ensure alignment
Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches) based on project characteristics and organizational needs
Maintain Asana as the single source of truth for project work, managing tasks, timelines, dependencies, workloads, and dashboards
Lead project-level governance execution in alignment with PMO standards, including intake, chartering, stage-gate reviews, decision/risk tracking, status reporting, and communications
Manage external resources including contractors, vendors, and agencies, ensuring deliverables integrate seamlessly with internal project plans
Ensure completion and integrity of project documentation, close-out reports, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement
Identify and pilot automation/AI-assisted workflows (status reporting, meeting notes/action capture, dependency tracking, intake triage) to reduce administrative load
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, challenging assumptions and driving toward nimble, efficient workflows
Develop and maintain templates, tools, and standardized processes that support consistent project delivery across the PMO
Coach and mentor team members on project management best practices and Asana utilization
Qualification
Required
Establish project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, dependencies, and responsibilities of the participating parties
Manage projects to ensure completion in accordance with project objectives for performance, schedule, and cost
Manage diverse project types including NPD, GTM launches, marketing campaigns, equipment acquisition, and operational improvement initiatives
Coordinate cross-functional teams, aligning functional owners to commitments without direct authority
Lead proactive risk and issue management, identifying potential problems early, developing mitigation strategies, escalating when necessary, and facilitating decision-making when trade-offs are required
Drive communication and visibility through regular status updates, stakeholder reviews, and executive reporting to ensure alignment
Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches) based on project characteristics and organizational needs
Maintain Asana as the single source of truth for project work, managing tasks, timelines, dependencies, workloads, and dashboards
Lead project-level governance execution in alignment with PMO standards, including intake, chartering, stage-gate reviews, decision/risk tracking, status reporting, and communications
Manage external resources including contractors, vendors, and agencies, ensuring deliverables integrate seamlessly with internal project plans
Ensure completion and integrity of project documentation, close-out reports, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement
Identify and pilot automation/AI-assisted workflows (status reporting, meeting notes/action capture, dependency tracking, intake triage) to reduce administrative load
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, challenging assumptions and driving toward nimble, efficient workflows
Develop and maintain templates, tools, and standardized processes that support consistent project delivery across the PMO
Coach and mentor team members on project management best practices and Asana utilization
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related discipline preferred
4-6 years of experience in project management, including complex, cross-functional initiatives
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related discipline preferred
PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Leatherman Tool Group
Out here in Oregon, we’re used to getting things done—you could call it our pioneering spirit. It’s why Leatherman Tool Group is proud to support U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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