Job Title Product Launch Manager, Flooring Position Overview Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 18,000 associates worldwide. The NPI Launch Manager is a cross-functional project leader responsible for driving the successful execution of New Product Introductions (NPIs) for their assigned brand(s) within the four-brand portfolio — Shaw Floors, Philadelphia Commercial, Coretec, and Anderson Tuftex. Serving as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all things NPI within their brand(s), the Launch Manager works directly with project managers on the New Product Development (NPD) process to ensure that all launch activities are clearly defined, accepted by responsible teams, and executed on time and within scope. Acting as the central coordinator for their brand(s), the Launch Manager manages timelines, mitigates risks, and ensures alignment across teams. Reporting to the NPI Launch Senior Manager, the role adopts and implements project management best practices as defined by the PMO. This position works out of our Dalton, GA office and reports to the office a minimum of three days/week. Key Responsibilities 1. Launch Planning & Execution Lead end-to-end project management for all NPI and marketing launches for assigned brand(s). Ensure projects are clearly defined, scoped, and accepted by responsible teams. Develop and maintain integrated launch timelines across departments. 2. NPI Single Point of Contact (SPOC) & NPD Collaboration Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all things NPI for the assigned brand(s). Work directly with project managers to drive and support the New Product Development (NPD) process. Represent the assigned brand(s) in the monthly NPI checkpoint reviews led by the NPI Launch Senior Manager. Ensure NPD milestones, inputs, and cross-team handoffs are met on schedule. 3. Risk Management & Problem Solving Initiate and lead cross-functional meetings to evaluate risks to launch timelines. Clarify problems to be solved and document and recommend actionable solutions. Maintain a risk register and ensure mitigation plans are in place and tracked. 4. Communication & Alignment Responsible for announcements and uploading NPI content to Showpad. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress, risks, and changes. Clarify needs for alignment between product, marketing, and other supporting teams. 5. Milestone Reviews & Post-Launch Evaluation Conduct regular milestone reviews to assess progress and adjust plans as needed. Facilitate post-launch evaluations to capture lessons learned and areas for improvement. Document and share findings to inform future launches and improve processes. 6. Process Adoption & Continuous Improvement Drive adoption of the standardized NPI process across all relevant teams. Utilize AI tools and insights to identify efficiencies, streamline workflows, and support continuous process improvement. Ensure consistent use of PMO-defined templates and documentation standards. Champion the use of Workfront for project planning, task tracking, and reporting. (Only applicable for Carpet) Enter and maintain product specification data. Ensure accuracy from EBX to PDMS, Website, Salesforce.com, ShawNow, etc., for all Channels and Categories. 7. Stakeholder Collaboration Work with product and marketing directors to align priorities and resource allocation. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities. Support executive reporting with clear, concise project documentation. Requirements: 3+ years of experience in project/launch management, product marketing, or a related field. Strong organizational and cross-functional coordination skills; able to manage multiple concurrent launches. Working knowledge of project management best practices; experience with Workfront (or similar) preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field [or equivalent experience]. Competencies: Influence Others Build Trusting Relationships Demonstrate Good Judgement Shaw benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance and disability coverage Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Health savings account Paid Time Off Parental Leave 401K and Retirement Plans Product discounts for employees #LI-HB1 #ShawIND Work Shift 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. A history of success, a future of possibility Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business. Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. Learn more Operational Excellence Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world. Learn more Award Winning The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation. Learn more We Sustain Human Ability At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?" Learn More Community Partner From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively. Learn More In The News There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more! Learn More Not quite ready to take the leap? Click here to leave your details so our recruiters can more easily match you to emerging opportunities.

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