Project Manager: Product Development

Trek Bikes; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible company culture

Competitive health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Trek Bikes in Waterloo, WI, seeks a Project Manager in Product Development to coordinate multiple initiatives with product managers, engineers, and designers. You will ensure projects stay on schedule, within scope, and on budget while collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes planning, risk management, and cross-functional communication. Comfortable with agile methods, you will define scope, track milestones, and prepare contingency plans to keep launches on track.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Engineering experience is a plus.
• Certifications: MCPM or PMP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Long-Term Planning: develop strategic plans for assigned categories.
• Project Planning: define scope, engage stakeholders, and create detailed project plans.
• Leadership & Communication: manage stakeholder relationships and report progress.
• Project Prioritization: kickoff and deliver projects on seasonal timelines.
• Process Development: communicate deviations and apply lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Resource planning

Portfolio planning

Time management

Communication

Tools

Workfront

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Project Manager: Product Development page is loaded## Project Manager: Product Developmentlocations: Waterloo, Wisconsintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: Trek115750**Job Description**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 necessaryProject 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 discountsWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity (\"EEO\") Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.We are an E-Verify employer.For more information, please click on the following links:E-Verify Participation Poster:E-Verify Right to Work Poster: |Trek is a place where you're valued for being you. If you're really into bikes, that's great. If you're not (yet), that's great too. Because there's a lot more to Trek than bikes. Every person has a unique history and life experience to bring to the table. We respect that. It's what makes us who we are.Trek was named toLearn more of why Trek is one of the top