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Project Manager Fishing
GSM Outdoors • Richardson, TX 75081 • Posted 4 days ago
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The Project Manager at GSM Outdoors is responsible for planning, overseeing, and executing product development specializing in the hunting market. This role involves maintaining schedules and creating relationships with overseas factories, collaborating with internal customers to understand product requirements, managing the project team, and ensuring projects stay within financial constraints. The position requires a deep understanding of the electronic product development process, strong organizational and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal customers to gain a clear understanding of product requirements, goals, and timelines.
- Manage the project team, consisting of engineers, sales, support, and factories, overseeing the entire product life cycle.
- Ensure all project team members have the necessary information and resources to carry out tasks effectively.
- Utilize knowledge of product design to balance technical and practical requirements, particularly in the realm of electronic product development.
- Develop and execute timelines, working closely with engineering departments to coordinate schedules and meet project goals.
- Prepare and manage budgets in collaboration with senior management.
- Communicate effectively with senior management, the project team, and factories on project-related issues.
- Coordinate schedules with other Project Managers and Engineering departments to maintain overall project alignment.
- Enter and maintain project-related information in tools such as Monday.com.
- Continuously improve the process of delivering projects that meet high standards of quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Organize documentation and maintain file structure to facilitate efficient project management.
- Lead and mentor other PM's to improve their skills and training with continuous improvement.
- Communicate with factories outside of normal business hours.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of experience as Project Manager
- 2-3 years of experience as a Project Manager in the consumer products industry
- BS in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or other related degree
- 5+ years experience with fishing baits/lures, rods, and reels type of products
- 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams
- 5+ years of experience handling multiple projects simultaneously each 6+ months in duration
- 5+ years of overseas communication and negotiation
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Purpose: The Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing and executing product development specializing in the hunting market while maintaing schedules and creating relationships with overseas factories.
Summary of Essential Job Duties:
Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Full-time
Description
Job Purpose: The Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing and executing product development specializing in the hunting market while maintaing schedules and creating relationships with overseas factories.
Summary of Essential Job Duties:
- Collaborate with internal customers to gain a clear understanding of product requirements, goals, and timelines, ensuring alignment with our commitment to quality outdoor gear.
- Manage the project team, consisting of engineers, sales, support, and factories, overseeing the entire product life cycle, from initial concepts to full production.
- Ensure all project team members have the necessary information and resources to carry out tasks effectively.
- Utilize your knowledge of product design to balance technical and practical requirements, particularly in the realm of electronic product development.
- Develop and execute timelines, working closely with engineering departments to coordinate schedules and meet project goals.
- Prepare and manage budgets in collaboration with senior management, ensuring projects stay within financial constraints
- Communicate effectively with senior management, the project team, and factories on project-related issues, including risks, costs, and schedule challenges.
- Coordinate schedules with other Project Managers and Engineering departments to maintain overall project alignment.
- Enter and maintain project-related information in tools such as Monday.com.
- Continuously improve the process of delivering projects that meet high standards of quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Organize documentation and maintain file structure to facilitate efficient project management.
- Lead and mentor other PM's to improve their skills and training with continuous improvement.
- Undertake other duties as assigned.
- Communication with factories outside of normal business hours.
Requirements
- In-depth understanding of the electronic product development process, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
- High organizational skills, managing the intricacies of multiple electronic projects simultaneously. Strong negotiation skills to find solutions that meet project expectations.
- Proficiency in utilizing computer applications, including e-mail, MS Office, and project management tools like Monday.com.
- Ability to analyze electronic system designs technically, financially, and from an overall project perspective, setting realistic and obtainable targets.
- Team management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Problem-solving aptitude, coupled with effective stress management.
Required Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as Project Manager
- 2-3 years of experince as a Project Manager in the consumer products industry.
- BS in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or other related degree.
- 5+ years experience with fishing baits/lures, rods, and reels type of products.
- 5+ years of experience leading crossfunctional teams.
- 5+ years of experience handling multiple projects simultaneously each 6+ months in duration.
- 5+ years of overseas communication and negotiation.
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