Senior Manager, Engineering Program Management

Vitamix-posted 2 days ago

Full-time • Senior

Olmsted Township, OH

501-1,000 employees

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Vitamix is unquestionably the premium brand of high-performance “blenders,” and known for its top-notch company culture and climate. It is an important component of what makes Vitamix unique and successful, and the reason why Vitamix is recognized as a Top Workplace, NorthCoast99 Winner, and Smart Culture Award recipient. Throughout its 100+ year history, Vitamix has encouraged and promoted healthy lifestyles for both its customers and employees. Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center. Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement. For consumers, Vitamix can be found domestically in places like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Target, Amazon, and at Vitamix.com, and is in over 130 countries around the world. Ultimately, Vitamix is the Global-leader in high-performance blending solutions for home and commercial use, is preferred by chefs and is found in many of top restaurants around the world. It is relied upon by culinary schools in the U.S. and has been used to train thousands of students and master chefs worldwide. If it is not a Vitamix, it’s just a blender. Vitamix is seeking a Sr. Manager, Engineering Program Management who will lead a team of project and program managers, ensuring successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery of highly complex, cross-functional projects. This role drives consistency, continuous improvement, and innovation in program management processes, while ensuring strategic alignment between the PM function and the broader organization. The successful candidate will have extensive experience leading programs/projects specifically within product development.

Lead, guide, and manage the team of Project/Program managers, including all aspects of talent management.
Collaborate on establishing cross-functional project teams (including Engineering, Purchasing, Product Management, Operations, etc.) and ensure adherence to the Product Development (PD) process throughout the project lifecycle.
Drive resolution of all project resource constraints and priority conflicts across the portfolio.
Manage the overall project portfolio, driving prioritization, investment allocation, and strategic alignment with Product Strategy.
Govern all programs within the portfolio, including NPD, Cost/Quality improvements, and Regulatory/Compliance initiatives.
Ensure accurate and complete resource loading across all technical disciplines to effectively balance and align the active project portfolio.
Oversee financial management (OPEX/CAPEX), ensuring accurate tracking and reporting for all Product Development initiatives.
Promote consistency and standardization of project leadership methodologies within the team and across other project management groups.
Evaluate best practices and innovative processes to advance and improve overall project management effectiveness.
Drive continuous improvement to the PD and supporting business processes.
Establish and maintain overall program schedules utilizing standard timing summaries, proactively identifying and resolving timing concerns.
Provide high-level project direction and management support to ensure programs achieve schedule and objective targets.
Identify opportunities for future product improvement based on warranty feedback, labor reporting, safety statistics, and material cost analysis.
Organize and participate in Project Review Status Meetings that incorporate lessons learned

Alignment with Vitamix’s culture and Guiding Principles which defines its Purpose, Mission, and Values.
10+ years’ experience in a project/program management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
3 years’ supervisor experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field
Proficient in MS Office
Expert knowledge of program management techniques and tools
Proficient in NPD methodology and tools
Proven experience in people management and strategic planning
Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and manage complex projects
Problem Solving - Skilled at quickly diagnosing issues, identifying root causes, and developing and implementing effective solutions.
Communication - Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, explain decisions, and effectively convey complex ideas to different audiences.
Open Mindedness - Willingness to consider diverse perspectives, challenge assumptions, and be receptive to new information.
Relationship Building - Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate positive relationships with individuals, teams, and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment
Empathy - Actively listens to and understands others’ perspectives, showing genuine care and concern
Resourcefulness - Leverages available resources and contacts to overcome obstacles and achieve project goals efficiently.
Process Improvement - Demonstrated ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Leadership - Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others by clearly communicating vision, fostering positive relationships, and providing opportunities for growth and development.
Team Motivation/Engagement - Effectively addresses morale challenges and utilizes a variety of approaches to energize and engage team members.
Strategic Thinking/Planning - Ability to analyze situations, anticipate challenges, develop innovative solutions, and align actions with long-term goals.
Business Acumen - Demonstrated understanding and application of key business principles, including strategic thinking, financial literacy, and market awareness.
Conflict Resolution/Management - Effectively manages and resolves conflicts, fostering positive working relationships by actively listening, communicating clearly and finding acceptable solutions.
Change Leadership - Champion a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation, encouraging employees to embrace change to align with organizations vision and goals.
Ability to sit up to 8 hours per day, with walking and standing required frequently
Visual acuity is required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading documents, reports, and emails
Repetitive hand movements for tasks like typing or assembly

Master’s degree preferred
PMP Certification preferred
Working knowledge of SmartSheet a plus

Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center.
Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement.

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