Taylor Corporation

Project Manager

North Mankato, MN - Taylor Corporation Full time

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Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.

Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Join Taylor Corporation as a Project Manager and become a driving force within our dynamic Business Process Management Team at Taylor Promotional Products (TPP)! In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in planning, executing, and delivering impactful projects—ensuring every initiative is completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Your leadership will empower cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and turn ambitious goals into tangible results that advance our organizational vision.

As a Project Manager at TPP, you’ll report directly to the Business Process Management Leader. This is your opportunity to shape outcomes, build strong partnerships, and make a meaningful difference in every phase of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution 

  • Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. 
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. 
  • Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment across all functional teams. 
  • Manage day-to-day project activities to keep work on schedule and within scope. 

Team & Stakeholder Management 

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, operations, and external partners. 
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders; ensure transparency on progress, risks, and issues. 
  • Provide motivation, guidance, and support to project team members. 
  • Resolve conflicts and remove roadblocks to keep project work moving forward. 

Budget & Resource Oversight 

  • Track project expenses and ensure alignment with approved budgets. 
  • Manage internal and external resources to optimize productivity and cost-efficiency. 
  • Identify resource shortages or constraints and escalate as needed. 

Risk Management & Quality Assurance 

  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans. 
  • Monitor and manage changes to project scope, timelines, and deliverables. 
  • Ensure project outputs meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations. 

Reporting & Documentation 

  • Prepare regular project status reports for leadership and stakeholders. 
  • Maintain project documentation including charters, plans, risk logs, and post-project reviews. 
  • Conduct project closeout activities and lessons-learned sessions. 

You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
  • 2+ years of project management experience
  • Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project, Monday.com)
  • Ability to follow written and verbal directions and effectively interface with employees, management, and customers
  • Ability to perform tasks under work deadlines and multitask on multiple projects
  • Must be a self-starter and highly motivated
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with other departments

We Would Prefer:

  • Knowledge of the promotional products industry
  • PMP, CAPM, CSM, or equivalent certification
  • Experience working in technology, manufacturing, or similar industries
  • Familiarity with organizational change management and process improvement

    The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $67,000 - $76,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employee.

    About Taylor Corporation
    One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world’s more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

    The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

    Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

    Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.