Program Manager

Callaway Golf; California; On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaway Golf is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams through new product introductions worldwide from concept to launch. You will drive schedules, manage costs, and coordinate suppliers to meet quality and delivery targets.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and marketing, with strong communication and leadership skills. International travel is required to support global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or equivalent manufacturing, engineering, and/or tooling experience.
• Minimum of 5-6 years project management experience in a cross-functional environment.
• Previous experience managing new product development projects in consumer goods companies.
• Previous experience managing product development cycle from basic research efforts through prototype, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and product introduction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, drive, and maintain project schedules for new product introductions.
• Lead cross-functional project core teams to on-time product introduction, while maintaining or exceeding quality standards and estimated cost projections.
• Manage program resources, identify and track action items, and assign tasks to appropriate team members.
• Conduct supplier, vendor, or other program related third-party onsite visits (globally) to ensure quality, cost, and schedule standards are being met, and lead in the resolution of issues that are encountered.
• Ability to travel internationally for onsite planning and program development with key suppliers and their program core teams.
• Expedite completion of component and finished goods specifications.
• Enforce project milestones and deadlines, and assist with completion of critical deliverables.
• Drive decisions on assigned program(s) with cross functional teams regarding costs, quality factors, schedules, or other related issues.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelors degree in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

MS Project

Asana

Job description

ABOUT THE BRAND:

Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf.

Our Mission: To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game.

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, drive, and maintain project schedules for new product introductions
• Lead cross-functional project core teams to on-time product introduction, while maintaining or exceeding quality standards and estimated cost projections.
• Manage program resources, identify and track action items, and assign tasks to appropriate team members.
• Conduct supplier, vendor, or other program related third-party onsite visits (globally) to ensure quality, cost, and schedule standards are being met, and lead in the resolution of issues that are encountered/
• Ability to travel internationally for onsite planning and program development with key suppliers and their program core teams.
• Expedite completion of component and finished goods specifications.
• Enforce project milestones and deadlines, and assist with completion of critical deliverables.
• Drive decisions on assigned program(s) with cross functional teams regarding costs, quality factors, schedules, or other related issues.
• Facilitate project communication to core team, extended team, and functional managers, to include complete supply base.
• Drive continuous improvement of product development methods for increased efficiency and shortened time to market.
• Track program related financial elements including, COG’S, ROI, cost avoidance, margin studies and support financial driven contingency plans.
• Execute Project Plans: Work with subordinates and/or peers to accomplish an assigned objective
• Conduct team review of status and communicate project status by providing updates to peers and leadership as required.
• Meet with personnel to communicate new projects and reprioritize existing projects as needed
• Ability to think strategically and lead change initiatives effectively

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Previous experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project, Asana, and web-based tools
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong organizational and motivational skills, with a close attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to work with all levels of management, technical resources, and external contacts.
• Strong leadership skills, specifically with cross-functional teams
• Able to address and resolve people, process, or resource issues in a fast paced, multiple priority environment
• Familiarity with FMEA, Target Costing, preferred
• Basic knowledge of basic investment casting and manufacturing principles, preferred
• Basic knowledge of shaft/grip technology, quality assurance methods and Design specifications, and technical documentation, preferred
• Golf knowledge preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or equivalent manufacturing, engineering, and/or tooling experience
• Minimum of 5-6 years project management experience in a cross-functional environment preferred
• Previous experience managing new product development projects in consumer goods companies
• Previous experience managing product development cycle from basic research efforts through prototype, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and product introduction

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed, as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification, and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this description changes the at-will employment relationship between the Company and its employees. Distribution of this item outside the Company without an authorized release violates Company policy.

DE&I and EEOC:

Inclusion & Diversity: As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

104,700.00 - 130,900.00 - 157,100.00 USD Annual