Callaway Golf · 1 hour ago
Program Manager
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expCallaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs and accessories worldwide. The Program Manager for Performance Gear & OGIO will oversee the development and launch of golf gear and lifestyle products, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication across teams.
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Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end processes for in-line, SMU, Tour and special projects to ensure an on-time delivery of product to expected delivery targets. End-to-end timeline is defined from initial product concept to delivery
Develop, drive, and maintain project schedules for new product introductions
Enforce project milestones and deadlines and assist with completion of critical deliverables
Facilitate and lead communication with cross-functional partners to ensure all product is buy ready
Lead weekly core team meetings with key stakeholders
Actively identify program risks and issues and work to mitigate risks across various departments and sources (i.e., transportation, planning, forecasting, commercialization etc.)
Work with global regions to ensure all forecasts are readily available and entered systematically
Drive alignment across functions on risks and issues, with clear understanding of program implications and actionable steps to drive efficient resolution
Identify and track action items and assign tasks to appropriate team members
Facilitate project communication to core team, extended team, and senior management
Execute project plans: Work with peers to accomplish an assigned objective. Manage and coordinate the effort of those necessary to complete the project
Utilize system tools such as Asana, PLM, PLD and SAP
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently across multiple brands
Manage Project Manager’s success in all global commercialization activities for Callaway and Ogio performance gear including offering management and sales sample execution
Manage Project Manager’s success in launch of SMU programs
Lead team of Project Managers, setting expectations for project development, communications, benchmark attainment, and tracking to ensure goals are met
Perform people management responsibilities, including hiring, developing, delivering performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent program management experience
5+ years project/program management experience in a cross-functional environment
Previous experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project, SAP and PLM systems
Strong organizational and motivational skills, with 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
Innovative and creative problem solver with meticulous attention to detail and a stickler for time management
Solid understanding of program management techniques and methodologies
Self-reliant, able to execute with minimal oversight and guidance
Experience facilitating Gate Review meetings and presenting to an executive panel
Manage end-to-end processes for in-line, SMU, Tour and special projects to ensure an on-time delivery of product to expected delivery targets
Develop, drive, and maintain project schedules for new product introductions
Enforce project milestones and deadlines and assist with completion of critical deliverables
Facilitate and lead communication with cross-functional partners to ensure all product is buy ready
Lead weekly core team meetings with key stakeholders
Actively identify program risks and issues and work to mitigate risks across various departments and sources (i.e., transportation, planning, forecasting, commercialization etc.)
Work with global regions to ensure all forecasts are readily available and entered systematically
Drive alignment across functions on risks and issues, with clear understanding of program implications and actionable steps to drive efficient resolution
Identify and track action items and assign tasks to appropriate team members
Facilitate project communication to core team, extended team, and senior management
Execute project plans: Work with peers to accomplish an assigned objective. Manage and coordinate the effort of those necessary to complete the project
Utilize system tools such as Asana, PLM, PLD and SAP
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently across multiple brands
Manage Project Manager's success in all global commercialization activities for Callaway and Ogio performance gear including offering management and sales sample execution
Manage Project Manager's success in launch of SMU programs
Lead team of Project Managers, setting expectations for project development, communications, benchmark attainment, and tracking to ensure goals are met
Perform people management responsibilities, including hiring, developing, delivering performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching
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
Company
Callaway Golf
Callaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1992-03-06IPO
Leadership Team
Oliver Brewer
CEO
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