Sr. Project Manager - New Product Development

Work Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)    

Go one better, together.

We’ve built something we’re extremely proud of, and we think it’s time you became part of it. Working at Oregon Tool, Inc., you’ll build your career and do your best work while contributing to the whole of the company. We're for those who lean into challenges and expect that same attitude from the people around them. We’re a goal-oriented organization that’s firmly committed to creating opportunities for Team Members’ talents to shine and inspire the individuals around them so that we all win together. 

At 2,400 Team Members across the globe, you're more than just a link in a chain. From new products, programs, and business units, Oregon Tool, Inc. gives you the space to make systemic change within our business. How will you make your mark? 

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT: 

As a Senior Project Manager – New Product Development (NPD) you coordinate all aspects of the new product development projects from initiation through close. You will organize cross-functional activities, ensuring successful completion of each project. As a Senior Project Manager NPD, you manage people and other resources indirectly across functional disciplines as part of a global cross-functional team.

THE DETAILS: 

• Lead Forestry, Lawn and Garden Division’s new product development projects using phase gate methodology projects
• Project management of new product development projects involving internal and outside manufacturing
• Proactive approach and communicate status to stakeholders effectively
• Strong influencing skills and ability to interact with senior management
• Maintain open communication through conversation and both formal and informal documents
• Manage changes against project schedule, scope and cost, as well as lead the assessment of impact on the larger portfolio of projects
• Successfully manage project dependencies and constraints
• Achieve project objective by utilizing a cross functional organization. Coordinate departmental resources to accomplish key milestones
• Prepare project scope document, communications plan, risk assessments, mitigation plans and timelines
• Work closely with design engineering and manufacturing to develop high-quality, cost-effective products
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Develop and facilitate best practices training for the organization
• Provide coaching to the organization’s sub-project managers and project team members

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:  

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years proven project/program manager experience delivering new product development projects
• Project Management Professional certification preferred
• Experience with formal project management methods
• Experience working with and leading many cross functional teams
• Proven experience holding team members accountable to drive results
• Project Management experience developing and managing WBS, schedules, scope, budgets, resource plans, issues, risks and change requests
• Exceptional collaboration, listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner
• Able to be flexible and adapt to change
• Experience with project management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data management software (SAP preferred)
• You do not need to possess 100% of these qualities to be considered

AVAILABILITY:

• This position is hybrid and as such, this individual must be available to work on site 2-3 days per week as required by job

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington, Colorado, Nevada, California, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, Oregon Tool is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Oregon Tool, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 to $140,000.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• This position is eligible for a bonus plan with a target of 15% of annual earnings
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
• Global company with small company feel 
• Casual work attire 
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

WHO WE ARE: 

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting-tool platform. At Oregon Tool, Inc., it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. We invite and encourage applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.