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Vitamix · 2 days ago

Senior Manager, Engineering Program Management

Olmsted, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Vitamix is a global leader in high-performance blending solutions, known for its premium products and strong company culture. The Senior Manager, Engineering Program Management will lead a team of project and program managers to ensure the successful delivery of complex projects while driving continuous improvement and strategic alignment within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Lead, guide, and manage the team of Project/Program managers, including all aspects of talent management

Collaborate on establishing cross-functional project teams (including Engineering, Purchasing, Product Management, Operations, etc.) and ensure adherence to the Product Development (PD) process throughout the project lifecycle

Drive resolution of all project resource constraints and priority conflicts across the portfolio

Manage the overall project portfolio, driving prioritization, investment allocation, and strategic alignment with Product Strategy

Govern all programs within the portfolio, including NPD, Cost/Quality improvements, and Regulatory/Compliance initiatives

Ensure accurate and complete resource loading across all technical disciplines to effectively balance and align the active project portfolio

Oversee financial management (OPEX/CAPEX), ensuring accurate tracking and reporting for all Product Development initiatives

Promote consistency and standardization of project leadership methodologies within the team and across other project management groups

Evaluate best practices and innovative processes to advance and improve overall project management effectiveness

Drive continuous improvement to the PD and supporting business processes

Establish and maintain overall program schedules utilizing standard timing summaries, proactively identifying and resolving timing concerns

Provide high-level project direction and management support to ensure programs achieve schedule and objective targets

Identify opportunities for future product improvement based on warranty feedback, labor reporting, safety statistics, and material cost analysis

Organize and participate in Project Review Status Meetings that incorporate lessons learned

Qualification

Program ManagementNPD MethodologyFinancial ManagementProject ManagementPMP CertificationMS OfficePeople ManagementEmpathyResourcefulnessProcess ImprovementTeam MotivationBusiness AcumenChange LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunicationOpen MindednessRelationship BuildingLeadershipStrategic ThinkingConflict Resolution

Required

10+ years' experience in a project/program management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution

3 years' supervisor experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Proficient in MS Office

Expert knowledge of program management techniques and tools

Proficient in NPD methodology and tools

Proven experience in people management and strategic planning

Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and manage complex projects

Problem Solving - Skilled at quickly diagnosing issues, identifying root causes, and developing and implementing effective solutions

Communication - Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, explain decisions, and effectively convey complex ideas to different audiences

Open Mindedness - Willingness to consider diverse perspectives, challenge assumptions, and be receptive to new information

Relationship Building - Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate positive relationships with individuals, teams, and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment

Empathy - Actively listens to and understands others' perspectives, showing genuine care and concern

Resourcefulness - Leverages available resources and contacts to overcome obstacles and achieve project goals efficiently

Process Improvement - Demonstrated ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Leadership - Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others by clearly communicating vision, fostering positive relationships, and providing opportunities for growth and development

Team Motivation/Engagement - Effectively addresses morale challenges and utilizes a variety of approaches to energize and engage team members

Strategic Thinking/Planning - Ability to analyze situations, anticipate challenges, develop innovative solutions, and align actions with long-term goals

Business Acumen - Demonstrated understanding and application of key business principles, including strategic thinking, financial literacy, and market awareness

Conflict Resolution/Management - Effectively manages and resolves conflicts, fostering positive working relationships by actively listening, communicating clearly and finding acceptable solutions

Change Leadership - Champion a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation, encouraging employees to embrace change to align with organizations vision and goals