Director Engineering Project Management
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Director Engineering Project Management
At Johnson Outdoors home to some of the worlds most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing Watercraft Camping andDiving!
We are seeking a highly skilled Director Engineering Project Management to lead the execution of R&D New Product Development (NPD) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives while also driving the development standardization and implementation of engineering methods procedures and policies. With 1300 employees 19 global facility locations and selling into over 80 countries the Director Engineering Project Management will ensure operational excellence innovation velocity and product integrity across our global consumer durables portfolio.
Leadership and Strategy:
- Develops and implements global project management strategies and methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provides leadership and direction to multiple project management teams fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborates with senior leadership to align engineering projects with the organizations strategic objectives.
Project & Program Leadership:
- Leads cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of R&D NPD and VA/VE projects from concept through commercialization.
- Defines and oversees project scope timelines budgets and risks to ensure alignment with strategic business goals.
- Oversees project portfolio governance prioritization and resource planning.
Engineering Process Development:
- Designs implements and continuously improves standardized engineering processes tools and documentation practices.
- Develops and enforces engineering policies and procedures to ensure consistency compliance and quality across global teams.
- Collaborates with engineering quality and operations to align processes with product lifecycle and regulatory requirements.
Training & Capability Building:
- Creates and leads training programs to upskill engineering and project management teams on best practices tools and methodologies.
- Fosters a culture of continuous improvement knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
- Serves as a mentor and coach to project managers and engineering leads.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partners with product management manufacturing operations and quality to ensure seamless integration of engineering and business objectives.
- Facilitates effective communication and decision-making across global stakeholders.
Other:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:
- Prepares and approves department budgets while ensuring budgets are managed within approved guidelines.
- Develops and approves departmental policies procedures and guidelines to meet business needs.
- In partnership with human resources performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes but is not limited to the following: hiring and terminating employees promotions/pay adjustments staff development performance evaluations resolution of employee concerns and disciplinary counseling.
What you need to succeed:
- Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering project management or equivalent.
- Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering project management experience which includes at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Expertise in overseeing/directing project management from concept development to implementation and evaluation. In-depth understanding of project management methodologies and knowledge of best practices in project planning execution monitoring and closure.
- Proven success leading R&D and NPD projects as well as implementing VA/VE initiatives.
- Experience with global product development and distributed engineering teams.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet Jira) and methodologies (e.g. Agile Stage-Gate Lean).
- Familiarity with PLM systems DFMEA DFM/DFA and design control processes.
- Experience in hardware/software integrated product development and smart/connected devices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of various engineering fields such as mechanical electrical software and systems engineering. Understanding of engineering processes standards and regulations.
- Strong understanding of budgeting financial forecasting and cost control. Knowledge of financial principles related to project management including ROI analysis and resource allocation.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire motivate and guide multiple project management teams across different locations. Proven ability to build and maintain high-performing teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively partner with multiple departments internally to successfully bring products to market and collaborate with external vendors as needed. Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences including senior leadership stakeholders and team members.
- Strong ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product management operations quality assurance and external partners.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint) or similar products. Proficiency with project management software and tools.
A few pointers about our culture:
- Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out in the great outdoors.
- We are laser-focused on our consumers and passionate about providing superior solutions flexible to meet any events needs or mission requirements.
- We strive to create meaningful healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
- We value team members who are willing to wear many hats; who take personal initiative anticipating what needs to be done and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask help to assist others and work together.
What you will receive:
- Share in the companys success with competitive base salary with additional earning potential through participation in the management bonus program and eligibility for annual pay increases.
- Find work/life balance with generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits a full benefits package and broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans.
- Further your career with performance development and training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
- Have fun at work enjoying a collaborative and casual work environment participating in fun company events and taking advantage of great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products.
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions Sons & Daughters Scholarship program college savings program life and LTD insurance and more.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran marital or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please contact Human Resources at to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation Fishing Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1300 employees across 20 countries.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
