Sr. Program Manager, Engineering NPD (Hybrid)
Vitamix is unquestionably the premium brand of high-performance blenders, and known for its top-notch company culture and climate.
It is an important component of what makes Vitamix unique and successful, and the reason why Vitamix is recognized as a Top Workplace, NorthCoast99 Winner, and Smart Culture Award recipient.
Throughout its 101-year history, Vitamix has encouraged and promoted healthy lifestyles for both its customers and employees.
Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center.
Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement.
For consumers, Vitamix can be found domestically in places like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Target, Amazon, and at Vitamix.
com, and is in over 130 countries around the world.
Ultimately, Vitamix is the Global-leader in high-performance blending solutions for home and commercial use, is preferred by chefs and is found in many of top restaurants around the world.
It is relied upon by culinary schools in the U.
S.
and has been used to train thousands of students and master chefs worldwide.
If it is not a Vitamix, it's just a blender.
Vitamix is seeking a Sr.
Program Manager who will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of cross-functional, highly complex projects on time, on budget, and with adherence to quality standards in support of company objectives.
They will manage issues/risks effectively and ensure customer satisfaction through the consistent use of project management methodology.
The successful candidate will have prior experience managing projects/programs in a new product development environment.
Duties &
Responsibilities:
Expertly serves, facilitates, and coordinates at a business segment/category level.
Collaborates and facilitates across departments (i.
e.
Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Operations) to achieve a common goal.
Guides the project team through the stage gate process throughout the project's life cycle.
Manages scope, timelines, budgets, and communications for complex projects and programs inside and outside of New Product Development.
Establishes and maintains overall project schedules utilizing critical path, standard project plans, and works proactively to identify and resolve timing concerns to deliver according to the business need.
Removes obstacles that prevent the project team from achieving desired outcomes, including scope change requests and cost challenges.
Ensures project team has necessary tools to be successful at executing per the project plan.
Identifies opportunities for improvement with any new project, utilizing warranty feedback, labor reporting, safety statistics, and material cost.
Organizes and participates in project post mortem for business results analysis (say/do), as well as identification of what went well, improvements for future projects, and/or items for incorporation into future product designs.
Drives improvements to NPD and business processes.
The ideal candidate will also possess:
Alignment with Vitamix's culture and Guiding Principles which defines its Purpose, Mission, and Values.
Expertise around Vitamix competencies:
Adapting to Change, Drive for Results, Customer Thinking & Focus, Accountability, Creativity, Resourcefulness Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel Understanding and experience with Planview project management software preferred PMP certification preferred Proven experience in leading teams and strategic planning Knowledge of project management techniques and tools Knowledge of NPD methodology and tools Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and manage complex projects Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information in a clear, focused and concise manner Ability to present technical information in business-friendly and user-friendly language and effectively communicate within all levels of the organization Possesses dynamic presentation skills for communication to external organizations and groups as needed, on employment or Company topics.
Must have experience making effective presentations to large and varied groups.
Ability to shift priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required 10
years experience in project/program management, including all aspects of process development and execution To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Recommended Skills Adaptability Analytical Business Processes Certified Project Management Professional Communication Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
It is an important component of what makes Vitamix unique and successful, and the reason why Vitamix is recognized as a Top Workplace, NorthCoast99 Winner, and Smart Culture Award recipient.
Throughout its 101-year history, Vitamix has encouraged and promoted healthy lifestyles for both its customers and employees.
Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center.
Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement.
For consumers, Vitamix can be found domestically in places like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Target, Amazon, and at Vitamix.
com, and is in over 130 countries around the world.
Ultimately, Vitamix is the Global-leader in high-performance blending solutions for home and commercial use, is preferred by chefs and is found in many of top restaurants around the world.
It is relied upon by culinary schools in the U.
S.
and has been used to train thousands of students and master chefs worldwide.
If it is not a Vitamix, it's just a blender.
Vitamix is seeking a Sr.
Program Manager who will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of cross-functional, highly complex projects on time, on budget, and with adherence to quality standards in support of company objectives.
They will manage issues/risks effectively and ensure customer satisfaction through the consistent use of project management methodology.
The successful candidate will have prior experience managing projects/programs in a new product development environment.
Duties &
Responsibilities:
Expertly serves, facilitates, and coordinates at a business segment/category level.
Collaborates and facilitates across departments (i.
e.
Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Operations) to achieve a common goal.
Guides the project team through the stage gate process throughout the project's life cycle.
Manages scope, timelines, budgets, and communications for complex projects and programs inside and outside of New Product Development.
Establishes and maintains overall project schedules utilizing critical path, standard project plans, and works proactively to identify and resolve timing concerns to deliver according to the business need.
Removes obstacles that prevent the project team from achieving desired outcomes, including scope change requests and cost challenges.
Ensures project team has necessary tools to be successful at executing per the project plan.
Identifies opportunities for improvement with any new project, utilizing warranty feedback, labor reporting, safety statistics, and material cost.
Organizes and participates in project post mortem for business results analysis (say/do), as well as identification of what went well, improvements for future projects, and/or items for incorporation into future product designs.
Drives improvements to NPD and business processes.
The ideal candidate will also possess:
Alignment with Vitamix's culture and Guiding Principles which defines its Purpose, Mission, and Values.
Expertise around Vitamix competencies:
Adapting to Change, Drive for Results, Customer Thinking & Focus, Accountability, Creativity, Resourcefulness Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel Understanding and experience with Planview project management software preferred PMP certification preferred Proven experience in leading teams and strategic planning Knowledge of project management techniques and tools Knowledge of NPD methodology and tools Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and manage complex projects Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information in a clear, focused and concise manner Ability to present technical information in business-friendly and user-friendly language and effectively communicate within all levels of the organization Possesses dynamic presentation skills for communication to external organizations and groups as needed, on employment or Company topics.
Must have experience making effective presentations to large and varied groups.
Ability to shift priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required 10
years experience in project/program management, including all aspects of process development and execution To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Recommended Skills Adaptability Analytical Business Processes Certified Project Management Professional Communication Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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