Engineering Program Manager

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<p style="text-align:left"><span>At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>As an Engineering Program Manager –Drinkware in the Engineering Program Management department, you will have one of the most critical roles at the company. You will be a member of the team that produces the best-in-class, tough-as-nails products that YETI is known for. This team manages the Product Development Lifecycle through the following stages: Initial Charter, Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Launch. You will contribute to guiding our internal teams and manufacturing partners ensuring the successful development and launch of new products on time, on quality and on budget. You will also drive strategic initiatives to support the supply chain of our existing project portfolio.</p><p></p><p>This role will interface with workstream and business owners within Program Management, Product, Sourcing, Design, Quality, Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal, Marketing and beyond. It takes strong leadership skills, creativity to solve problems and sharp business acumen competencies to bring the team together and continue to deliver exceptional products to our customers.</p><p></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage complex cross-functional team deliverables within schedule, budget, and performance requirements.</li><li>Coordinate multiple concurrent programs and their interrelated projects.</li><li>Ensure program requirements are met in areas of features, market introduction, cost, quality, safety, and product performance.</li><li>Successfully lead cross functional teams and stakeholders remotely, across different locations and time zones.</li><li>Manage stakeholder communication timely, clearly & efficiently.</li><li>Maintain adequate documentation such as charter, schedule, budget, action log, and risk registers.</li><li>Assume responsibility for the entire program from start to finish.</li></ul><p></p><p>Qualifications and Attributes:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of project management experience.</li><li>Working knowledge of consumer goods manufacturing is a plus.</li><li>Proven track record in creative problem solution with meticulous attention to details and time management.</li><li>Solid understanding of program management techniques and methodologies. PMP certification is preferred.</li><li>A team player who would be able to work collaboratively and maintain productive relationships with others.</li><li>Have confidence and curiosity, eager to learn from others and through hands-on experience.</li><li>Possess effective communication skills both oral and written to different level of audiences.</li><li>Self-reliant, able to execute with minimal oversight and guidance.</li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-MA1</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Benefits & Perks:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Click <a href="http://www.yeti.com/yeti-careers.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span>Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at</span> <a href="http://www.yeti.com/esg.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">yeti.com/esg.html.</a></i></p><p style="text-align:left"><br><i>All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.</i></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.yeti.com/applicant-privacy-notice.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>YETI Applicant Privacy Notice</span></a></p><p></p><p><i><span>YETI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation in order to apply for a job, please contact us at </span><a href="mailto:accommodationrequest@yeti.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">accommodationrequest@yeti.com</span></span></a><span>.</span></i></p>

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