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™.

As an Engineering Program Manager – YETI Bags you will have one of the most critical roles at the company. You will be a member of the Soft Goods team that produces the best-in-class, tough-as-nails bags and luggage products that YETI is known for. This role 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 Bags and Luggage products on time, on quality and on budget. You will also drive strategic initiatives to support the supply chain of our existing project portfolio.

This role will interface with workstream and business owners within Sourcing, Design, Quality, Engineering, IT, Product, Finance, Legal, Marketing and beyond. It takes strong leadership skills, creativity to solve problems and sharp business acumen competences to bring the team together and continue to deliver exceptional products to our customers.

Responsibilities

Manage complex cross-functional team deliverables within schedule, budget, and performance requirements.
Coordinate multiple concurrent programs and their interrelated projects
Ensure program requirements are met in areas of features, market introduction, cost, quality, safety, and product performance.
Support for all business needs related to products pre and post launch including new product development, functional product improvements, increased capacity/throughput, new supplier onboarding, and product EOL (end of life).
Successfully lead cross functional teams and stakeholders remotely, across different locations and time zones.
Manage stakeholder communication timely, clearly & efficiently.
Maintain adequate documentation such as charter, schedule, budget, action log, and risk registers.
Assume responsibility for the entire program from start to finish.

Qualifications And Attributes

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and at least 4 years of project management experience.
Working knowledge of manufacturing best practices is a plus (Cut and sew manufacturing process experience is preferred).
Experience leading new product development (NPD) as well as sustaining projects.
Consumer Goods Industry experience highly preferred.
Innovative and creative problem solver with meticulous attention to detail and a stickler for time management.
Solid understanding of program management techniques and methodologies
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Self-reliant, able to execute with minimal oversight and guidance.
Experience facilitating Gate Review meetings and presenting to an executive panel.
PMP certification is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive time off including PTO, holidays, maternity, bonding and caregiver leaves
Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, including generous HSA employer contributions.
Enhanced additional benefits such as free access to mental health providers & emotional wellness resources
401(k) plan with company match
YETI employee and outdoor industry discounts
YETI product giveaways

_Deadline to apply: Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

_Any offer of employment with YETI is contingent on a successful criminal background check and successful reference checks.

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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