Program Manager
Company: Whisker
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot,
and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always
get better.As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet
accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver
smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets.
Whether its a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an
automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits,
or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we
strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming
pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever.
At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.Whisker is
based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 500+
passionate team members.What Youll Do:The Program Managers primary
responsibility is to lead new pet tech product development programs
and teams from concept through market launch. Additionally, the
Program Manager may have responsibility to lead sustaining
activities for existing product lines.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:This list of duties and responsibilities is not
all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and
responsibilities as deemed necessary.Leads the development of new
consumer pet products from concept through market launch utilizing
the Whisker New Product Development (NPD) phase-gate (waterfall)
process.Leads cross-functional project teams to achieve program
goals. This includes leading regular core team meetings composed of
mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software engineering,
manufacturing operations, supply chain, product management,
quality, and marketing team members.Keeps up to date program
schedules and actions in Smartsheet, and constantly communicates
and monitors the critical path to maintain the schedule.Presents to
key stakeholders at monthly project updates and gate
meetingsUtilizes a vast toolbox of methods, processes, templates,
and software tools to keep projects organized and
on-scheduleMotivates and influences team members and
stakeholdersAssesses and manages risks in all aspects of
projectCompiles and updates the program business case based on
inputs from core team membersStays up to date on the pet industry
and connected home productsPerforms additional responsibilities
when requiredRequirements:What Youll Bring:B.S. in Mechanical or
Electrical Engineering3+ years of program management experience
with consumer products consisting of electrical, mechanical, and
software components3+ years experience leading cross-functional
teams1+ years of experience with smart product development
including IoT, embedded software, mobile app development, and/or
connected devicesStrong financial acumen including project
calculations, product cost, margins, project expense and capital
budgeting and trackingExperience working with customers in multiple
channels (direct to consumer, retail, e-commerce)Experience in risk
managementProficient in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
365Proficient in Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or other comparable
project management softwareOccasional travel to suppliers and
Whiskers manufacturing facilityExperience developing product
requirements and test plansNot Required but Nice to Have!MBAPMI/PMP
certificationBusiness Intelligence software experience (Domo,
Microsoft Power BI, etc.)Process mapping and procedure/template
developmentNot required to have pets but highly
recommended!Benefits & Perks:Join a tenacious, inventive company
that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by
grounding decisions in the why, and has a strong sense of empathy
and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth,
work with incredible people, and create tomorrows pet productsplus
a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:Premium
Medical/Dental/Vision insuranceLife InsurancePTO14 Paid
HolidaysPaid Parental Leave401K with 4% MatchFlexible Work
ArrangementsTop of the line equipmentStatement of Inclusivity:We
believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to
create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to
thrive.Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for
any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates
regarding your application status.#onsite1by Jobble
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