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JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC Project Manager Innovation in RACINE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world\'s most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Watercraft, Camping and Diving! With 1,300 employees, 19 global facility locations and selling into over 80 countries, the Johnson Outdoors team is continuing to grow! This new Project Manager - Innovation will coordinate the overall timeline and track key deliverables throughout the stage gate process for new product development projects. Responsible for managing multiple projects from opportunity exploration and ideation through go-to-market planning and commercialization. Ensures the cross-functional teams are communicating effectively and next steps are clearly understood. Works closely with Brand Management to guide projects through gate reviews and collaborates with Engineering Project Management to coordinate the technical and engineering aspects of each project. Key Responsibilities: Reviews project objectives and works with cross-functional team to determine required workflows and responsibilities based on the RACI and project type to create an overall project plan for a successful launch. Determines project schedules and timelines based on the project plan, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements across crossfunctional workstreams. Controls and monitors project plans; reviews changes to scope, specifications, plan, and schedules-recommends actions to improve project outcomes. Identifies and proactively manages project risks and issues; develops mitigation/contingency plans; escalates roadblocks and decision needs to stakeholders and sponsors as appropriate. Drives stagegate readiness by coordinating inputs and ensuring timely completion of required documentation, deliverables, and gate review materials; assures process discipline within project teams. Maintains accurate and up-to-date project documentation to ensure there is a single source of truth for the project team, leadership, and post-launch analysis. Communicates with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommends actions as needed to improve outcomes. Supports project setup, tracking, and reporting using project management tools and systems to ensure accurate schedules, dashboards, and crossfunctional visibility. Performs other duties as assigned. What you need to succeed: Bachelor\'s degree in project management, business, marketing or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management. Strong project management skills demonstrating the ability to establish and accomplish product development objectives and drive stagegate discipline. Proactive... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/24364C49464D4D95