Product Development Program Mgr; Wauwatosa, WI

Position: Staff Product Development Program Mgr (Wauwatosa, WI, US)
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Title:

Staff Product Development Program Mgr

Job Function:
Engineering

Location:

PDC

Workplace Category:

Onsite

Company:
Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Shift: SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul.

Are you ready to join us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra - You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Staff Product Development Program Mgr.

Job Summary

The Product Development Technical Program Manager owns program operations including program critical path planning activities and leads project teams in all phases of H-D product development including definition, design, verification & validation, production and retail. The Technical Program Manager works within the Product Line Engineering (PLE) team and serves as the expert in program execution while partnering with the Product Line Engineering Manager or Lead to remove barriers and focus teams on what is most critical to deliver value to the customer.

Specifically, this role will support the Small Cruiser product line and lead programs with an international strategic partner (International travel will be required, and working hours may need to reflect international partners' operating hours)

Job Responsibilities

WHAT you do:

Critical Path Plan:

* Establish, manage, and drive the program-level critical path via a deep understanding of crucial deliverables and cross-functional timing interdependencies (e.g. design and tooling release dates, supplier selection, build events, etc.).

* Provide options to maintain program timing and health when faced with challenges. Use previous program & design delivery experience to draw the critical path and interdependencies from other people's plans.

Risk & Issue Management:

* Leverage technical knowledge to actively identify program-level risks & issues and steps to mitigate to closure.

* Ensure cross-functional alignment on risks & issues with program implications understood, clear ownership, effective prioritization, and stakeholder accountability.

Resource Management:

* Own the resource management process for the program.

* Monitor health and identify issues that affect the program through its duration.

Metrics:

* Oversee and drive the program metrics that provide a clear line of sight to program health.

Measure and communicate results versus plan for proactive mitigation and continuous improvement.

Program Operations:

* Run the day-to-day business of the program including cross-functional meetings (Program Leadership Teams (PLT), Town Halls, Workshops, etc.), communications (Program Scorecard, Leadership Updates, Phase Gate Presentations, etc.), and critical path timing (Cross-functional inputs, interdependencies, etc.) to ensure effective operation.

* Work collaboratively with the PLE Chief and Manager or Lead.

Operating Model Execution:

* Lead product development processes to ensure intent is met and rigor and documentation is scaled according to associated value and risk.

* Work with international strategic partner to adjust and align standard processes to ensure efficient delivery of program activities and communications.

HOW You Work

Program Culture:

* Create clarity and focus. Consistently center the team on what is most important and why.

* Mitigate dysfunction and waste by continually refining program operations to ensure efficient, consistent, and effective execution (e.g., process, tools, communications).

* Clarify who is responsible for deliverables and timing and hold them accountable.

* Empower individuals and get decisions made at lowest level practical and ensure all stakeholders at all levels embrace their primary role.

Engagement:

* Build critical cross-functional support and alliances to drive engagement and energy. Amid chaos lead by example, provide stable ground, drive progress and celebrate wins!

* Identify and fill gaps by connecting individuals with relevant experts for help. Provide clarity throughout the program.

Program Leader:

* As a member of the Program Leadership Team, relentlessly drive the team by questioning and challenging.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

Bachelor's Degree Required. Technical or Engineering degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

* Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.

* Design engineering and product development delivery is highly recommended.

* Program management experience and/or certification is beneficial.

* Strong understanding of motorcycle components and vehicle system level interactions throughout the phases of product development.

* Demonstrated ability…