Product Program Manager

Polaroid International BV; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer electronics company is seeking a Product Program Manager in Amsterdam. You will manage project planning, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance while collaborating with international teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of program management experience, ideally in consumer electronics, and a passion for photography. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape innovative products in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years relevant experience in program management, particularly in consumer electronics.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional communication between teams and external partners.
• Create and manage program schedules and resource plans.
• Ensure engineering processes and deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-organizational collaboration

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical/Engineering/Science/Design/Business fields

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

About us

iconic brand, tiny company.

Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the most seminal innovators of the 20th century, Edwin Land. His motto was, “don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.” In 2008, Polaroid shuttered its last factory, but a group of diehard fans came together as The Impossible Project to save instant films. Over 10 years later that startup acquired what was left of Polaroid and today we’re again a small group of people passionate about changing the world through great products.

Job Summary

As a Product Program Manager at Polaroid, you will be fully responsible for executing project planning. Including controlling the schedule, cost, quality, regulatory and safety targets together with all relevant stakeholders during the product development. You’ll need to have a strong understanding of the product development process, alongside hands-on experience in product realization. Strong cross-organizational collaboration and exceptional project management skills are imperative, enabling success in our fast-paced, innovative environment. Also, you will collaborate closely with our Product Manager, Industrial Design, and other Product Development teams located in Amsterdam, London, and Taipei. Your role may also interact with external engineering partners in Asia and Europe, so you are excited to learn about different engineering subjects and grasp the new design concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional communication between internal teams and external partners/vendors, maintaining effective communication channels and fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Create, develop, and manage program schedules, resource plans, and product cost targets.
• Ensure that engineering processes and deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the evaluation of business cases, collaborating with operations and product management to align project goals with organizational strategy and objectives.
• Lead efforts to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and incorporate lessons learned from previous projects into current practices.
• Identify potential risks to project timelines, budgets, or quality standards and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify resource needs and collaborate with relevant departments to secure necessary resources.
• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of the JDM/ODM project, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Ensure that contracts with external partners are set up, reviewed, and maintained in accordance with the company's financial and legal framework.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Technical/Engineering/Science/Design/Business fields.
• Over 5 years relevant experience in program management, particularly in taking consumer electronics products from concept to mass production, with true hands-on involvement. PMP certification is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering concepts (system device behavior, failure analysis).
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication with the ability to actively listen.
• Problem solver, team player, strong intercultural and interdisciplinary communication.
• Comfortable exercising judgment and using analytical skills in challenging situations.
• Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.
• Skilled in negotiating and problem-solving with both internal & external stakeholders.
• Quick learner in a changing environment; proactive in finding information when necessary.
• Passion for photography and an interest in how camera systems work.

Find out more about our applicant privacy policy here:

https://www.polaroid.com/legal/careers-job-applicant-privacy-policy