Project Manager

Project Manager

Vision
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is the leading Producer Responsibility Organization advancing the circular economy through extended producer responsibility (EPR) for paper and packaging.

Mission
CAA helps producers comply with EPR laws, provides harmonized best-in-class services, and partners with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and increase recycling.

CAA ACTIvE Values

• Accountability: We take ownership of our actions, holding ourselves and others to the highest standards. We ensure transparency and reliability in all that we do by fulfilling our commitments and embracing responsibility.
• Collaboration: We work together harmoniously, drawing on diverse perspectives and skills to achieve common goals. By sharing knowledge and supporting one another, we enhance our collective effectiveness to deliver exceptional services.
• Trust & Integrity: We act with honesty, ethics, and dependability, building relationships founded on mutual respect. Our actions are consistently aligned with our values, creating a trustworthy environment.
• Innovation: We drive continuous improvement by embracing creativity and change, aiming to reduce waste and advance the circular economy through experimentation and forward-thinking.
• Empowerment: We empower our team with the resources, autonomy, and support necessary for success, fostering growth and trust in one another's abilities to achieve excellence.

Background

Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a 501(c)3, is poised to be a leader in changing how packaging is designed, responsibly managed and given a second life in a circular economy. CAA became the first U.S. Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for paper and packaging in 2022, and in less than a year was selected by California, Colorado, and Oregon to represent producers and meet the requirements of their laws. The organization is poised to deliver best-in-class compliance services, scale innovation, and build systems that help both companies and consumers waste less and recycle more in these states, and in other states that have passed or will pass EPR laws in the future.

Working with CAA presents an opportunity to be on the front edge of recycling system innovations that will have a meaningful and lasting impact. As a member of the CAA team, you will support the organization's mission-driven work with our 20 Founding Members who are leaders in the food, beverage, consumer goods, and retail industries; companies ("producers") whose packaging will be managed under these new laws; and a diverse array of stakeholders whose collaboration will be critical to delivering on the requirements of U.S. EPR laws and creating a circular economy for paper and packaging. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven, big thinkers to help us realize the full potential of the nation's first EPR laws.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the State Executive Director, the Project Manager will organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the organization's research, development, and program implementation efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops detailed project plans and schedules using available standardized templates.
• Maintains standardized project documentation and logs (actions, issues, risks, key decisions).
• Leads project team meetings and prepares agendas and minutes.
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk.
• Acts as a liaison between company, project teams, contractors, and vendors in alignment with CAA and producer interests.
• Communicates and collaborates with project team and staff to coordinate training and information required to design, build and maintain programs, and systems.
• Works with the appropriate resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or program being developed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Resides in state of CA (preferred)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering, required.
• At least three years of related experience required.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation and Other Information:

• Location: Initially Fully Remote (future location TBD, relocation may be required).
• Salary range is $108,000 - $140,000 based on a variety of factors in accordance with applicable law, including the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off.
• Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [redacted].