Project Manager: Product Development

About the role

As a Project Manager in Product Development, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will partner with Product Managers, Directors, Engineers, and Designers across a global organization, guiding individual projects within a specified category and supporting portfolio planning.

As part of a global organization, you will work with team members across different regions, ensuring alignment and effective communication. The ideal candidate will:

• Successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Assist in defining and finalizing project scope and parameters
• Focus on delivering milestones on time and within budget
• Develop comprehensive project plans and contingency plans as needed

Key Responsibilities

Long-Term Planning

• Collaborate with Product Management and Directors to develop long-term strategic plans for assigned categories.

Project Planning

• Assist in defining project scope and objectives, engaging all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop detailed plans for projects
• Monitor project risks and create contingency plans as needed.

Leadership & Communication

• Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate project plans, weekly updates, changes, and critical milestones.
• Coordinate globally with product management, forecasting, supply chain, suppliers, engineering, assembly factories, and other cross-functional teams.
• Report progress and escalate issues to management as necessary

Project Prioritization

• Kick off and deliver projects on seasonal and strategic timelines.
• Set launch dates with Product teams aligned to Program Management goals.

Process Development

• Communicate process deviations to the Director of Program Management for approval and documentation.
• Apply lessons learned to continuously improve product development processes.

Requirements

• Preferred: Experience with project management tools such as Workfront, Microsoft Teams and Agile methodologies.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in project management
• Background: Engineering experience is a plus, but not required
• Certifications: MCPM or PMP a plus
• Skills: Skilled in project, resource, and portfolio planning, leveraging prioritization and time management to drive successful delivery in fast-paced environments.
• Travel: Ability to travel internationally and within the U.S. 1-2 times per year
• Flexibility: Availability for evening calls (1-2 nights per week)

Trek Benefits

• Flexible and fun company culture
• Competitive health care
• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
• Flexible holiday schedule - 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
• Employee discounts on all product
• Deep partner retail discounts

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