Program Manager II, Product Development

This opportunity is located within our EnviroLogix business that develops and manufactures testing solutions for detecting GMOs, mycotoxins, plant pathogens, natural toxins and chemical contaminants in multiple agricultural matrices.Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development Program Execution

· Demonstrates knowledge of Product Development processes and associated documentation, templates, and tools used to progress projects through the development process.

· Drives continuous improvement of Product Development processes and new product quality by leveraging and leading through EBOS (Ensign-Bickford Operating System, a Lean inspired operating system).

· Oversees assigned projects to ensure timelines are maintained, milestones are met, and projects remain within budget with minimal supervision.

· Ensures resource management is current and visible to leadership, including resource allocation reporting aligned with the product roadmap, with supervision.

· Capable of project initiation activities such as project timeline, project folder, and DHF creation with minimal assistance.

· Assists with financial planning and tracking of projects with supervision.

Project Tracking, Risk & Change Management

· Visually tracks project performance and health using metrics and Key Performance Indicators with minimal supervision.

· Identifies and documents project risks and mitigations with minimal supervision.

· Leads teams through 5-Why analysis when planned Stage Gate milestones are missed independently. Facilitates teams to propose short-term and long-term countermeasures and helps team act and verify effectiveness.

· Identifies gaps and waste in process and resolves them within the EBOS framework.

· Ensures lessons learned are documented and applied for future use independently.

· Manages change processes within the program to adapt to evolving business needs or project dynamics with minimal supervision.

Documentation, Stage Gate & Systems Management

· Become a subject matter expert on the documents required to execute the Product Development process.

· Independently facilitates cross-functional document review and approvals for on-time completion.

· Schedules, creates, and delivers design reviews, including project post-mortems, in collaboration with Stage Gate owners independently.

Communication & Leadership

· Uses visual management to provide regular updates to supervisors, managers, and stakeholders.

· Demonstrates excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills with peers, cross-functional team members, and stakeholders.

· Leads by example and may provide mentorship to Program Coordinators.

Requirements

· Preferred 2-5 year of Product Development experience.

· Bachelor’s degree or Project Management Certificate with 1–3 years of relevant experience or a Master’s and 0-1 years of relevant industry experience.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to sit and work in an office environment

· Ability to stand for lengthy periods of time

EnviroLogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.