PIM & Project Manager

Homewerks Worldwide, LLC, a leading import distributor of home improvement products for major retailers, is seeking a PIM & Project Manager to join our Marketing Team. Homewerks Worldwide develops, sources, and markets bathroom, kitchen, and plumbing products for home and commercial use. Since its formation in 2006, Homewerks has shown consistent sales growth fueled by a proven track record of bringing innovative, efficient, and high‑quality product solutions to homes.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to contribute to a fast growing organization. Our corporate office is located in Lake Bluff, IL and we have distribution centers in both Lake Bluff and Libertyville, IL.

The PIM & Project Manager plays a key role in driving cross‑functional marketing and product initiatives from concept through completion. This role focuses on improving operational efficiency, managing implementation projects (including Salsify PIM/DAM), and ensuring timely, high‑quality execution of marketing and product launch objectives.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline marketing operations and processes.
• Manage the implementation of the PIM/DAM system (Salsify) in collaboration with the Product Marketing Manager, Business Intelligence, and third‑party implementation teams.
• Oversee cross‑functional projects across Marketing, Supply Chain, and IT to meet business and sales goals on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Collaborate daily with Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Operations, and international vendors to ensure a 98% on‑time completion rate and adherence to project specifications.
• Coordinate marketing project timelines to support product launches, optimize sales, and enhance speed‑to‑market.
• Partner with Product Management and Sourcing to ensure timely delivery of new products that meet company launch and growth objectives.
• Lead project kickoff and status meetings internally and with overseas factories.
• Track and report project status using the company’s project management tools.
• Manage internal and external resources to achieve project milestones.
• Assign tasks and accountability, providing direction, motivation, and mentorship to team members.
• Identify risks or schedule lapses and initiate corrective actions.
• Support packaging and instruction manual development.
• Prepare and edit reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and other project‑related documentation.
• Contribute to the company’s speed‑to‑market brand pillar through effective project execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Management, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with Product Information System management.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in consumer products.

• Positive, solutions‑oriented attitude with strong ownership of outcomes.
• Analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Resourceful, with the ability to gather information and drive results.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong collaboration skills across departments and with external partners.
• Self‑motivated and accountable for deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to change.
• High level of initiative and strong work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Experience in the plumbing industry or retail channels a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) a plus.

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support communication with overseas vendors.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These include sitting for extended periods of time, regularly standing and walking, and having manual dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan with 3% Company contribution
• Generou…