Job Description

JOOLA is for looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager with a passion for growth and interest in pickleball and table tennis!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects across our Product organization. This role is ideal for someone early in their project management career who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to successful project delivery. As the company is a high-growth phase, it is paramount that this individual can plan, manage time, and stay organized to make sure projects are progressing efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with senior project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning project timelines, milestones, and deliverables under the guidance of a Sr. Project Manager
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities, track progress, and follow up with stakeholders
• Support the preparation of documentation, reporting, meeting notes, and status updates
• Monitor risks and issues, escalating them as needed to ensure timely resolution.
• Help manage project resources and schedules
• Facilitate communication between project team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure project management tools and documentation are kept up-to-date
• Contribute to process improvement by identifying opportunities for efficiency
• Assist product line managers when possible to keep projects moving

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Communications, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 1–2 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or related roles
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to tasks
• Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals
• Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Proficiency with project management tools preferred.

What Success Looks Like:

• Projects are well-organized and delivered on schedule.
• Team members and stakeholders feel informed and supported.
• Issues are flagged early, helping projects avoid delays.
• Growing in responsibility and ownership, demonstrating readiness for more complex project leadership.

About JOOLA:

JOOLA was first established in 1952 and built a global reputation as a pioneer in table tennis. In 2022, JOOLA expanded into the rapidly growing pickleball scene and quickly attracted the biggest names in the sport. As an official table tennis sponsor for three Summer Olympic Games and the official sponsor of pickleball's top athletes and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the team at JOOLA combines its storied expertise with fresh perspectives to bring innovation to both sports. JOOLA creates a variety of equipment, apparel, and accessories for both table tennis and pickleball players, professional and recreational. With offices in US, Germany, Brazil, and China, JOOLA has a global presence and wide distributor network.

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