Program Manager Commercialization Cobra Golf

PUMA SE; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE is seeking a Product Development professional in Carlsbad for cross-functional development of golf club products. You will coordinate with Product Management, R&D, and Operations to ensure timely launches and on-time delivery across global teams.

Role requires 2-4 years in golf product development, strong MS Project skills, and experience with PLM/BOM processes. Travel up to 20% may be involved, and a Bachelor's in engineering is required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of golf club or related sporting goods product development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or related field.
• Strong project management skills with MS Project knowledge.
• Experience with ProChain and BOM/PLM processes is helpful.
• Ability to analyze P&L, balance sheet and cash flow impacts of supply decisions.
• Excellent cross-functional communication across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with Product Management, R&D, Innovation, Operations & Sales to coordinate on-time development and delivery.
• Create and manage project schedules; analyze progress and adjust scenarios for timely launches.
• Coordinate with Tier 1/2 suppliers and integrate supplier feedback into schedules.
• Lead cost quoting and negotiations; review program costs including tooling and margins.
• Support global commercialization deliverables and inventory readiness.

Skills

Project Management

MS Project

Critical Chain PM

ProChain

PLM system

BOM creation

P&L understanding

Communication skills

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

ProChain

PLM system

Job description

Product Development, Carlsbad, United States of America

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

• Work cross functionally with various organizations including Product Management, R&D, Innovation, Operations & Sales to coordinate on-time development and delivery of new products. Meet all requirements for a successful global launch for assigned programs.
• Create project schedules and critically analyze them throughout the actual project progress. Use this analysis to generate schedule scenarios to guide project teams in delivering product on time. Create alternate scenario schedules as needed to address business needs and facilitate fast decision making.
• Organize and encourage all team members to constantly update project schedule information. Participate in all project update meetings with the Engineering and Asia teams to ensure all projects are on-track. Gather pertinent information, critical action items and task updates to communicate these out to the project team and key stakeholders regularly.
• Collaborate with all Tier 1/2 suppliers to ensure overall schedule meets global launch needs. Integrate supplier schedules into Cobra's project schedules and monitor factory feedback to update the project team and key stakeholders regularly.
• Support any ad-hoc projects that need cross-functional resources to bring to market.
• Ensure all the program commercialization deliverables are met, including sales samples, fitting, demo, and all launch requirements.
• Support Program Management/Master Data teams in the creation and management of part numbers and bill of materials in Cobra's PLM system. Help coordinate global system setup of all components and finished goods and share with suppliers.
• Manage supplier capacity and global production priorities for assigned programs. Ensure all program requirements including commercialization deliverables and sales volume and planned for.
• Lead all Tier 1/2 supplier capacity analysis and negotiations for assigned programs.
• Lead cost quoting and negotiations with the Operations team. Review and understand all program costs including FOB, margins, and tooling costs.
• Collaborate in cost-savings initiatives
• Work with the Innovation and R&D teams to understand long term supply chain needs and identify capability requirements for future.
• 2-4 Years of golf club or similar sporting good product development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or related engineering field.
• Project Management skills including advanced knowledge of MS Project.
• Critical chain project management experience is helpful.
• ProChain project management software and methodology experience is helpful.
• Experience in PLM system management and Bill of Material creation is helpful.
• Ability to adapt and come up with creative solutions to help ensure on-time product availability and readiness when changes are made.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow impact of supply decisions.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to work with cross functional team members and suppliers, located globally in different time zones. Open communication style with good listening skills necessary
• Passion for sport-lifestyle business. Golf industry experience is helpful.
• Up to 20% travel international and domestic

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $70,304 - $83,380

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

Carlsbad is where COBRA PUMA GOLF takes a strong swing at introducing joy into the game of golf.

Enable PUMA to transform innovative concepts and designs into the final product. At PUMA Sourcing, we connect with suppliers and other PUMA departments to pave the way to products that keep the world on its toes.