Associate Project Manager

Navico Group is a division of Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest recreational marine company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and Mercury.

Navico Group is a leading provider of products and systems for the marine, RV, and specialty vehicle industries. Our brands span multiple categories, including marine electronics, power systems, and general accessories—and include globally recognized brands like Lowrance, Simrad, Mastervolt, RELiON, and Attwood. We sell in virtually every market around the world directly to OEMs and also to retail partners like Bass Pro Shops, Amazon, West Marine, and Walmart.

We are seeking a team-centric, motivated project manager with a passion for integrated vehicle systems. This position will drive efficiency and productivity by coordinating with multi-functional project teams and customers. The position will report to the Navico offices in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact & accountability for assigned Navico Group Connect projects

• Utilize strong decision making and leadership abilities to manage multiple projects to meet goals for time to market, product cost, and quality

• Manage projects through the Navico Group Connect new product framework

• Conduct regular program status reviews

• Assist in preparation & presentation of gate reviews to Navico Group team

• Assist in the continuous improvement of program/project mgmt. framework & development of appropriate tools for execution of this framework

• Consolidate, report, and implement lessons learned

• Keen awareness of customer requirements, collaborate with engineering to help facilitate process of converting product needs into design specifications and prototype

• Support the manufacturing operations group with bringing new products to production

• Assist the Navico Sales organization with expanding and supporting business relationships with multiple outside customers

• Identify and resolve barriers and risks to project execution

• Work with appropriate functions to obtain component quotes, cost estimates and manufacturing costs to support ongoing analysis. Evaluation of product costs vs targets

• Own, prioritize, and drive timeline & project hand-offs

• The above job duties & responsibilities may be supplemented occasionally with other job duties and/or assignment related to career or personal development

• Travel to customer, supplier, & partner locations may be required (<25%)

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in an engineering, manufacturing or technical role

• Experience in Marine or Recreational Vehicle industry is a plus

• Experience with Smartsheet and/or other leading project management tools is a plus

• Experience with Oracle ERP is a plus

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize & manage competing demands

• High attention to detail

• Collaborative mindset

• Positively represent business unit in front of internal & external stakeholders

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite