Product Program Manager
Posted by BioLite on 10/26/2021
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Lifestyle, Outdoor
Job Categories: Admin/Clerical, Design & Development - Product, Management - Product -Brand
Company Type: HardGoods/Equipment
State: NY
City: Brooklyn
Country: United States
Required Experience: 5 - 7 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate:
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
Title: Product Program Manager
Hours: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Remote/In Office: BioLite has a hybrid work model where employees are in office 3-4 days per week. This role has the possibility of being remote for an experienced candidate
Reports to: Manager of Product Program Management
Compensation: Salary is comparable to other early-stage companies, and includes benefits like fully covered healthcare, company bonus plan, and equity stock options.
Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare plans. BioLite pays 100% of monthly premiums.
PTO and family leave
Free One Medical membership.
Community bonus plan and equity stock options.
Adventure Stipend (after two years)
Community engagement activities - we celebrate each other's wins and work as a team!
About BioLite:
BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets, 1) developing-world families living in energy poverty, and 2) outdoor enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and electricity. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven company with both a technical and creative spirit in the heart of Brooklyn.
BioLite believes in a bright and safe future for all, and that includes life at work. BioLite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we strive to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture makes our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
This Role:
BioLite is looking for a dynamic Product Program Manager. You will work with an exceptional product development team with a passion for the outdoors and motivated by a powerful social mission. You will lead the execution of new product programs from concept, to development, through to large-scale production. You'll work with the Product Development team, the Manufacturing team, and Supply-Chain partners to bring new, innovative products to the market. You will be a thinking partner to the Manager of Product Program Management, working together to guide the goals of the department.
You Will:
Lead New Product Development Programs ensuring tracking to Schedule, Cost, Budget, Safety, and Quality.
Create and maintain Project Schedule and Deliverables Lists
Lead collaborative and engaged Cross-functional Program meetings and decision-making sessions.
Track and Manage project risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation.
Present status to leadership team to maintain alignment on projects.
Ensure successful transfer of designs to manufacturing for mass production.
Foster and manage positive working relationships with cross-functional teams including design, marketing, engineering, and operations.
Support Manufacturing, Quality, Testing, Engineering, and Operations as needed.
Travel anticipated approximately 20% of the time in a typical global environment (current travel on hold).
You Have:
Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
5+ years' experience in a relevant field working on developing hardware
Experience in Consumer Electronics product development and manufacturing
Experience transferring product designs to Contract Manufacturers in China
Working knowledge of plastic materials, injection molding, sheet metal, and die-casting
To Apply:
Your application should include a PDF of your resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this position.
