Vortex Optics · 1 month ago
NPD Project Manager
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expVortex Optics is looking for a talented individual to join their New Product Development team as a Project Manager. This role involves executing product planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that product efforts align with the company's overall strategy and goals.
ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionRetailSports
No H1B
Responsibilities
Execution of product roadmaps to enable achievement of product strategic goals
Execution of NPD process documentation and tracking for multiple concurrent products
Ensure all tasks, to bring new products to market, are completed on target and on time through cross functional team efforts
Collaborate with Marketing team to conduct periodic market research to stay current on consumer insight, trends, new products and packaging
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain on the development of new products
Develop new product requirements based on market studies and customer feedback
Lead focus group teams in development of new products
Collaborate with a team of Industrial Designers, Engineers and the Manufacturing team to complete projects at a quality level on time
Collaborate with Purchasing on supplier selection and development
Lead regular meetings to key stakeholders on the status of Advanced Design Projects
Regularly communicate with vendors, factories, and partners throughout NPD process
Aid engineers, as necessary, in engineering and design of technical aspects of new products
Assist in testing new product prototypes to determine requirement compliance. Communicate non-compliance with internal stake holders and/or factories/partners to get next prototype within compliance
Further develop, refine, enforce, and foster continuous improvement of NPD Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and product testing SOPs
Aid in building tools to automate and monitor NPD processes and SOPs for compliance and continuous improvement
Disseminate final product specifications to all company stakeholders as necessary
Responsible for partnering with sales and sales forecasting departments on producing, maintaining, and updating new product forecasts
Responsible for assisting with product P&L
Participation in execution and analysis of facts and trends of the product categories, competitive product entries and consumer usage and attitudes with internal and external resources; recommend action to capitalize on profit opportunities or correct problem areas
Travel to vendors, partners, and factories to include domestic and foreign travel
Estimated domestic travel averages 4 – 6 trips per year. Lasting between 2 days to a week at a time
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, optical or electrical engineering
Minimum 5 years of Engineering experience
Minimum 2 years Project Management experience with demonstrable success managing multiple simultaneous projects for NPD
Experience in new product innovation methods, business case analysis, product definition & tradeoffs, design verification and manufacturing validation, new product introduction approaches and product lifecycle management
Strong knowledge of product development systems and tools
Ability to analyze complex data, situations and develop range of solutions
Excellent written and presentation skills
Experience in low volume manufacturing
Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent
Master's degree in technical or business field
Have documented experience obtaining utility and design patents
3 years engineering of consumer products
Benefits
Great health, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
401(k), life insurance and short- and long-term disability
Employee Ownership Opportunities
Various onsite amenities including a fitness center, a nature preserve with walking trails and dog friendly work areas
Neighboring daycare facility
Casual and flexible work environment
Employee discounts on industry leading products
Company
Vortex Optics
Vortex Optics is a sporting goods company offering rifle scopes, binoculars, apparel and optical accessories
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joe Hamilton
President & CEO
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