Associate Project Manager-Innovation Department

WD-40 Company is a global consumer products company, located in San Diego, (near Old Town) dedicated to building brand equities that are first or second choice in their respective categories. WD-40 Company produces multi-purpose lubricants, WD-40 and 3-IN-ONE, the Lava and Solvol brands of heavy-duty hand cleaners, and household products X-14, 2000 Flushes, Carpet Fresh, Spot Shot and 1001. WD-40 Company markets its products in more than 160 countries worldwide.



Company Highlights:

· Global Headquarters in San Diego· Over 30 years trading on the NASDAQ:WDFC · Winner of the Workplace Excellence Award · Employee average longevity is three times the National Average · Learning Environment and Rich Culture · Generous selection of Benefits and Profit Sharing Plan, notable benefits include closing at 3:00 pm every Friday and 13 paid holidays to include the closure of the office between Christmas and the New Year!



General Description Assist in executing projects according to the established product development process. Part of a team that drives innovation and renovation that contributes sales and profits to each of our brands.

Minimum Requirements:

Education Completed: College Degree in Business or Marketing

Background and Expertise: 2-4 years project management experience. Marketing experience a plus.

Applicable Experience: Knowledge of product development process including consumer research, manufacturing (tooling), leadership ability

Technical Requirements: Microsoft Project



Summary of Responsibilities:

· Sets weekly agenda for project meetings and manages project meetings as designated.

· Captures project meeting notes and distributes to team. Follows up on action items and ensures that project tasks are completed on time, escalates issues as needed to resolve.

· Assists with budget – following up with the team/vendors on invoices, assisting with monthly accruals and communicating with A/P as needed.

· Maintains and updates detailed Microsoft Project Plans. Communicates milestones and deadlines to team.

· Maintains and updates online project folders and hard copy binders.

· Assists with project transition meeting as needed. 

· Assists Project and Portfolio Process Manager in putting together monthly presentations for executive meetings.

· Serves as an informational liaison between international and US operations, marketing and R&D to gather information and/or help move projects along. Manages global product development projects as needed.

· Sets meetings as required for team – product development, priority meetings with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain etc.

· Supports consumer research requirements for Team Tomorrow.

· Assists with end-of-project de-brief reviews.