[Hiring] Cross-Functional Project Manager @Latham, The Pool Company

Role Description

We are looking for a highly organized and collaborative Cross-Functional Project Manager who enjoys bringing people, priorities, and projects together. In this role, you will lead projects involving multiple departments and serve as a central point of coordination, helping teams stay aligned, informed, and moving toward shared goals.

• Lead multiple cross-functional projects from kickoff through completion.
• Establish clear project objectives, scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and measures of success.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, dashboards, action-item logs, and supporting documentation.
• Use project management software to organize work and provide teams with a reliable source of information.
• Coordinate responsibilities and dependencies across departments, confirming owners, deadlines, and next steps.
• Follow up with project owners and stakeholders to keep commitments and timelines on track.
• Facilitate project meetings with clear agendas, decisions, action items, and follow-up communication.
• Provide timely project updates to teams and leaders, including progress, upcoming milestones, risks, changes, and decisions needed.
• Identify roadblocks, competing priorities, resource constraints, and project risks before they affect delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop solutions and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Manage changes to project scope, timelines, priorities, and resources.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and encourage accountability without relying on direct authority.
• Capture lessons learned and help improve project management tools, templates, and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, operations, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five or more years of experience leading cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, create accountability, and move work forward across departments.
• Experience using project management platforms such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, or a comparable system.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, details, and changing priorities.
• Excellent follow-through and a proactive approach to keeping projects moving.
• Strong written, verbal, meeting-facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate project information clearly to both project teams and business leaders.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify risks, work through ambiguity, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• PMP, CAPM, or another recognized project management certification is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 telehealth and wellness resources
• Personalized benefits advocacy and support
• Expert second opinions and access to leading specialists
• 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%, and financial protection benefits
• Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Mental health, family care, and financial wellness resources

Company Description

At Latham, The Pool Company, we don’t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.