Sr. Operations Project Manager

Sr. Operations Project Manager at Dr. Schulze's American Botanical Pharmacy Sr. Operations Project Manager at Dr. Schulze's American Botanical Pharmacy in El Segundo, California Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About the Company Dr. Schulze's company is a leader in the natural health and wellness industry. About the Role We are seeking a seasoned Sr.

Operations / Project

Manager who aligns with the Company's mission and focuses on project coordination and management, production efficiency, resolving day-to-day operational challenges, and ensuring cross-functional alignment across teams. This role is new to the organization and based in office, 5 days per week (Monday - Friday) in Marina del Rey, CA. Responsibilities Operational Project Management Drive execution of a 9-month transition from brick-and-mortar to a fully virtual operation, balancing day-to-day execution with clear strategic oversight. Plan, execute, and oversee operational projects from initiation through completion. Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables aligned with business goals. Build and manage a detailed and comprehensive project tracker, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables stay on track with minimal disruption to business performance. Monitor progress and adjust plans to address constraints or delays. Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate and collaborate across teams to drive alignment, accountability, and adoption of new tools, systems, and workflows. Act as the central point of communication for project updates and issue resolution. Ensure alignment between departments to minimize downtime and bottlenecks. Communicate clearly and consistently with leadership and staff, supporting a smooth change process and sustaining energy and vibrancy throughout the transition. At times, represent the Executive Office in meeting, advising and negotiating with internal and external partners. Issue Resolution & Risk Management Identify risks and bottlenecks early, solving issues quickly while maintaining momentum and team confidence. Escalate critical issues with actionable recommendations. Other projects that support the Executive Office, as assigned. Qualifications 5-8 years of experience in a leadership or strategic operational role, preferably in the wellness, natural products, or consumer goods sectors. Previous experience as a Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, Strategy Director, or in a senior operations role is preferred. Required Skills Strong business acumen with a proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams. Fast, disciplined execution-able to move quickly without sacrificing quality. Strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture view of priorities and outcomes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. High emotional intelligence and discretion in handling sensitive information. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. Project management expertise, with experience overseeing the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. High ownership mindset with the ability to stay calm and solutions-focused under pressure: prioritizing competing demands, and meeting deadlines. Proficiency in project management software such as Asana or Trello. Preferred Skills Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred).