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Trek Bikes Engineering Project Manager in Waterloo, Wisconsin
A bit about us
Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
Job Description
Trek is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support our product development team. This project manager will interact with the Product Managers, Directors, Engineers and Designers in a specified category to provide support and guidance on individual projects and overall portfolio planning. They will help to define and lock down the scope and parameters, with a focus on delivering all milestones on time and within budget.
The ideal candidate must be able to juggle multiple projects, follow-through on the details and be able to prioritize work. This role is located at Trek’s Headquarters in Waterloo, WI.
Key Responsibilities
Long Term Planning
- Work with the Product Management Team and Directors to develop a long-term plan for their category.
Project Planning
Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
Develop a detailed plan for engineering projects.
Help develop the timeline of the projects.
Monitor the risk of the project and prepare plan B’s as necessary.
Lead Communication
Successfully manage the relationships between all stakeholders
Develop the best way to communicate project plans, weekly issues, changes and all critical points of managing a project.
Work closely with forecasting, supply chain, suppliers, engineering, product, and global teams that are involved throughout our product development process.
Report and escalate to management as needed.
Prioritize Projects
Ensure all projects are kicked off and delivered at the appropriate time of the year.
Present and review with Product the launch dates to ensure they meet the goals of our Program Management team.
Process Development
Communicate any outliers of the process to the Director of Program Management for approval and documentation.
Consistently look for ways to be more efficient in the process of developing products.
Review lessons learned and update the process as needed.
Requirements
Knowledge and use of the project management tools and software
Experience managing new product development projects
Background in project, resource and portfolio planning
Extremely strong communication skills
Engineering background (a plus)
MCPM certification or PMP (a plus)
Ability to Travel Internationally and inside the US two to three times per year
Trek Benefits:
• Flexible and fun company culture• Competitive health care• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance• Competitive vacation package• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay• Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)• Employee discounts on all product• Deep partner retail discounts
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
We are an E-Verify employer.
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Trek is a place where you’re valued for being you. If you’re really into bikes, that’s great. If you’re not (yet), that’s great too. Because there’s a lot more to Trek than bikes. Every person has a unique history and life experience to bring to the table. We respect that. It’s what makes us who we are.
Trek was named to Fortune Magazine's list of Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1001042) Learn more of why Trek is one of the top 100 Greatest Place to Work. (https://blog.trekbikes.com/en/2023/04/01/trek-makes-fortunes-top-100-best-companies-to-work-for/)