Briggs & Stratton · 21 hours ago
Senior Program Manager - NPD
Sherrill, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expBriggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, providing innovative products and diverse power solutions. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior New Product Development (NPD) Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs from concept through commercial launch, ensuring successful execution of the product roadmap and driving business growth.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of multiple, concurrent NPD programs and / or operational projects, defining scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in adherence with the NPD process
Implement NPD best practices and continuous improvement opportunities to optimize efficiency, quality, and speed-to-market
Partner with executive leadership and product management to define the program strategy and ensure alignment with the company's overall business objectives
Serve as the central communication hub between Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales teams
Facilitate and drive critical decisions, removing roadblocks and escalating issues to ensure program momentum
Manage resource allocation across programs, working closely with functional managers to secure necessary personnel
Establish and maintain detailed program schedules, critical paths, and budget tracking
Conduct regular program reviews and communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to all stakeholders, including executive staff
Utilize project management tools to ensure transparent tracking of tasks and milestones
Proactively identify and manage program risks, dependencies, and potential obstacles, developing effective contingency plans
Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making within the program teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in business or related field OR equivalent education and experience
Minimum seven years of related experience
Proven experience successfully leading complex product launches (could include hardware, software, and integrated product launches)
Strong working knowledge of common NPD methodologies (e.g., Stage-Gate, Agile, Waterfall)
Ability to prepare and present complex technical information to executive personnel
Advanced understanding of financial principles including EBITDA and Return On Investment concepts
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse groups of people
Strong ability to lead through influence with limited direct authority
Ability to form, work with and lead a team of diverse individuals in a variety of functions
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Excellent problem solving skills - guiding teams through issues throughout the project and driving decisions to be made with sound data in a timely fashion
Expert project management skills including timeline development and tracking, open issue resolution and waterfall/stage-gate NPD process flow
May require minimal domestic travel
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Company
Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Briggs & Stratton) is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$677.5MKey Investors
KPS Capital
2020-07-20Debt Financing· $677.5M
2020-07-20Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kristina Cerniglia
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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