The ChopValue Project Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations.  You will be responsible for ensuring strategic projects and initiatives are delivered on time, and within budget. This role is a unique opportunity in a fast growth business, that’s making a positive environmental impact. You will work across functions, leading team collaboration ensuring projects are delivered with exceptional customer service.

This role has the potential to make a significant impact on the success of the business, through the nature of projects being managed. We are looking for a sharp individual who has the motivation, and solution-oriented attitude required to thrive in our Vancouver Headquarters.

Primary responsibility will include the ownership of strategic accounts. You will act as the go between Business Development, Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner, with meticulous attention to detail.

[Responsibilities] 

• Coordinate pricing, samples and prototypes. 
• Manage project specifications and records. 
• Lead the delivery of pilot projects, and customer checkpoints. 
• Lead the delivery of customer rollouts, and customer checkpoints. 
• Lead the learning from projects and continuous improvement. 
• Manage project budgets.

• Manage project schedules.
• Schedule resources required to support setup and training. 
• Schedule materials and services to mitigate the risk of unforeseen delays.
• Manage project budgets.

• Schedule projects.
• Lead delivery of projects.
• Track progress and address roadblocks. 
• Manage customer expectations and communications.
• Manage project budgets.

• Manage project schedules.
• Schedule resources.
• Lead delivery of projects.
• Manage project budgets.

• Manage project schedules. 
• Schedule resources.
• Ensure all steps are completed prior to launch.

[Traits]

• A leader who takes initiative, with strong written and verbal communication.
• A team player with strong listening skills; actively creates and executes on goals. 
• Detail oriented, taking pride in the quality of your work
• Strong time management, comfortable managing ambiguity.
• A hard working, self starter.

[Requirements]

• 3+ years experience in Project Management
• Previous experience in a small business/start-up environment
• Proven dedication to ongoing education
• Driven self starter, with a preference for shaping your own schedule
• Resilient, seeing obstacles as opportunities to improve

ChopValue’s pioneering manufacturing process gives bamboo chopsticks a second life by transforming this unutilized urban waste into beautiful, functional design products. Just as there is diversity in the types of chopsticks we collect, there is diversity in our design, production, and engineering teams. Our commonality lies in our authenticity, curiosity, and dedication to what we feel is a worthwhile endeavor, not just personally but also environmentally and socially. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share those qualities and can overcome whatever challenges they may encounter using reason, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. We might be small in size but, with the right people on our team, our impact can be massive. 

Please include your resume and cover letter to tom.atkin@chopvalue.ca to let us know how your interests and experience align with ChopValue’s mission and values.