Why join us?
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate our global Free Trade Agreement (FTA) compliance initiatives. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant trade agreements while driving efficiencies and enabling business opportunities across the enterprise. The successful candidate will partner across multiple functions—including Legal, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing/Operations, Procurement, Finance, Sales, and Technology —to design, implement, and oversee processes that support compliance, risk management, and competitive advantage through FTAs.
This individual must combine strong project management expertise with the ability to learn and navigate a complex organizational landscape, build relationships across teams, and manage cross-functional priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Strategy
Serve as the program lead for global FTA compliance projects, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and trade compliance objectives.
Translate complex regulatory requirements into business-friendly processes and tools that enable compliance while supporting operational efficiency.
Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to monitor compliance effectiveness and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Act as the central coordinator across Legal, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing/Operations, Procurement, Finance, Sales, and Technology and other stakeholders to ensure consistent application of FTA requirements.
Drive clear communication and accountability across teams, managing dependencies, resolving conflicts, and ensuring timely delivery of compliance initiatives.
Facilitate training, knowledge-sharing, and process alignment among cross-functional teams.
Project Management Execution
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for FTA compliance initiatives.
Track and report progress to executive leadership, escalating risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
Ensure project documentation, controls, and governance standards are in place and maintained.
Organizational Navigation & Relationship Building
Build strong relationships with leaders and working teams across multiple business functions.
Actively learn and understand the company’s operating model, priorities, and decision-making processes to drive collaboration and alignment.
Serve as a trusted advisor and project driver who can bridge technical trade compliance expertise with business execution.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance, or related field.
Master’s preferred.
8+ years of project management or compliance experience, with demonstrated exposure to international trade regulations or FTAs.
Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional projects in a complex, global organization.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, or equivalent).
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational navigation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, influence stakeholders, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Success in this Role
The Senior Project Manager, FTA Compliance, will succeed by:
Creating clarity where ambiguity exists.
Building trust and influence across multiple functions.
Embedding compliance processes that are sustainable, efficient, and business enabling.
Elevating the organization’s ability to comply with FTAs while unlocking cost-savings and market opportunities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.