Job Description
For the past 162 years, Swisher has been an industry leader known for its iconic products and commitment to high quality standards. With a rich history, Swisher serves adult consumers through a diverse range of businesses, including Swisher Sweets Cigar Company, Helme Tobacco Co., Hempire, Rogue Holdings, and Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. If you’re ready to create excitement and drive what’s next in the industry, we’d love to hear from you. The Project Manager I, Marketing supports the planning and execution of product and packaging initiatives across development, launch, and post-launch phases. Working closely with the Marketing team and cross-functional departments, this role assists in managing timelines, documentation, communication, and coordination to ensure projects stay on track and aligned with business goals. Key Responsibilities - Supporting the development and execution of project charters and gate documents within the stage & gate process
- Supporting the development of project timelines with key milestones, identifying dependencies, and tracking progress, resourcing, budget, and risks to ensure each project is properly scoped so that success can be measured
- Participating in project team meetings; documenting outcomes, tracking action items, and escalating issues as needed
- Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, QA, Sales) to gather inputs and coordinate deliverables
- Timely completion of post-launch reviews and integrating learnings into project closeout reports
- Maintaining accurate and updated project documentation, timelines, and tracking tools
- Supporting the implementation of the stage & gate process and the governance of project adherence to the development process
- Contributing to the development and reporting of project performance metrics and KPIs
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in project management, marketing, business management, or related field
- 2–3 years of experience supporting projects or programs, ideally in marketing and/or product development
- 1+ year of Project Management experience
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, including timelines, risk identification, and stakeholder coordination
- Knowledge of stage and gate business process application, development, and execution
- Demonstrated experience with process improvement processes
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Travel: up to 20%
Preferred Qualifications - 5+ years of business experience, including 3+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and/or Marketing
- Project management experience across multiple business functions
- Proficiency in project management software, with familiarity in Monday.com a plus
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
What We Offer - Base salary and bonus program
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance effective on date of hire
- Generous 401(k) Plan
- Defined Contribution Plan
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career!
Official Contact Information - Email: All official emails will come from an @Swisher.com address
- Website: Verify job listings and contact details on
Important: We will never contact you via Teams, Zoom, or Google Meets. If you qualify for an interview, the proper meeting method will be shared with you beforehand. Confidential information should only be shared through secure methods outside of email.
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