Engineering Program Manager
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.
As an Engineering Program Manager you will have one of the most critical roles at the company. You will be a member of the team that develops the best-in-class tough as nails product that YETI is known for. This team manages the Product Development Lifecycle through the following stages: Initial Charter Design Engineering Manufacturing and Product Launch. You will contribute to the strategic guidance for internal teams and manufacturing partners ensuring the successful development and launch of new products on time on quality and on budget. You are a natural leader and a persuasive problem solver committed to delivering an exceptional product to our customers.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage cross-functional team deliverables within schedules budgets and requirements
Coordinate multiple concurrent programs and their interrelated projects
Manage stakeholder communication timely clearly & efficiently
Facilitates Gate Review meetings
Assume responsibility for the entire program from start to finish
Analyze risks and issues and take corrective action
Ensure program requirements are met in areas of features market introduction cost quality safety and project performance
Managing complex projects with minimal oversight and guidance
Qualifications and Attributes:
Bachelors Degree and at least 5 years of project or program management experience
Working knowledge of manufacturing best practices is a plus (ideally in consumer goods industry)
Experience leading new product development (NPD) as well as sustaining projects
Consumer Goods Industry experience highly preferred
Innovative and creative problem solver with meticulous attention to detail and a stickler for time management
Solid understanding of program management techniques and methodologies
Strong leadership and communication skills
Experience facilitating Gate Review meetings and presenting to an Executive pane
Benefits & Perks:
Click here to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI.
YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.
YETI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection you require accommodation in order to apply for a job please contact us at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Our ultra-durable coolers, drinkware and bags are the pinnacle of performance and built for every-day use. Get the gear that performs when it matters most.
