Sr Product Development Program Mgr

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401k plan

Onsite gym

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s Product Development Center (PDC) in Wauwatosa, WI seeks a Sr Product Development Program Manager to lead scheduling, budgeting, and CI for complex product development programs. The role includes coaching teams and driving value through strategic program management.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in product development, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in product development.
• Experience applying CI in product development to streamline work.
• Expertise in scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and team management.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge in project scheduling, expense budgeting, and resource forecasting of product development programs.
• Delegates project assignments to ensure timely completion within budget.
• Develops and tracks the project business case.

Skills

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Resource forecasting

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Business/Purchasing

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Sr Product Development Program Mgr.

Job Summary

The Sr Product Development Program Manager serves as a subject matter expert for assigned projects and Product Development Methodology (M9), scheduling, budgeting processes, process continuous improvement (CI), training, and coaching of teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge in project scheduling, expense budgeting, and resource forecasting of product development programs.
• Demonstrates the ability to delegate project assignments appropriately to ensure timely completion of the project while remaining within the budget.
• Demonstrates skill in the development and status tracking of the project business case.
• Leads others and facilitates program team meetings.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues regarding M9, scheduling, budgeting, CI, and training.
• Coaches team members in technical elements of their jobs as well as career development.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Purchasing or related field.
• Master’s Degree is Preferred.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience in applying best practices in a product development environment and inspiring others to find ways to apply continuous improvement processes in order to streamline work.
• Expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, resource forecasting and allocation, and team management in product development programs.
• Proven track record in coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to others.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.Learn more about Harley-Davidson here .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range:$122,100 - $195,200

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

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