Program Manager, Brunswick Boat Group Tech Center

Are you ready for what’s next?   Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.  Location:    Edgewater, FL Workplace Category: Onsite   Travel Required:   10% Direct Reports:   Yes Pay Range:    $103,200-$144,000 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.     Relocation:   Yes Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:   Position Overview :    As part of the talented Brunswick Boat Group Tech Center team, you will be responsible for leading and facilitating the development of new Boston Whaler boat programs through the Brunswick High Performance Product Development Process (HPPD). This role drives the successful execution of new product initiatives that achieve quality, functionality, cost, schedule, and profitability objectives while preserving Boston Whaler’s brand identity and core attributes At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.     Essential Functions:  Lead and coordinate all activities associated with the Brunswick High-Performance Product Development Process (HPPD). Manage cross-functional product development teams to ensure strategic alignment and successful execution of new boat programs. Provide guidance to engineering teams and review technical design and engineering solutions. Drive critical program decisions, including time, cost, and scope tradeoffs throughout the product development lifecycle. Direct resources and activities through all development phases, including feasibility, project definition, resource planning, design and analysis, alternative evaluation, and recommendation development. Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and resource plans in collaboration with key business stakeholders. Prepare and facilitate stage-gate reviews and executive program review meetings. Serve as the primary liaison between Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are incorporated into product designs. Partner with Program Sourcing, suppliers, vendors, and contractors to support component development and sourcing strategies. Ensure part availability and milestone readiness through BBGTC planning tools and processes. Provide accurate and timely program updates to the Product Approval Committee (PAC), senior leadership, and key stakeholders to support portfolio management decisions. Collaborate with Engineering and Category Management teams to maintain and execute brand portfolio cycle plans. Maintain strong working relationships with Brunswick Boat Group companies to drive alignment, best practice sharing, and process consistency. Develop recovery plans and corrective actions when programs deviate from established timelines, budgets, or engineering objectives. Coordinate internal and external resources to meet or exceed program deliverables and performance expectations. Communicate program status, risks, milestones, and dashboards to PD&E leadership on a regular basis. Support development of program budgets and monitor expenditure throughout the product lifecycle. Mentor and develop junior members of the product development organization. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.    Required Qualifications:     Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related technical field required. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in program management, product management, or new product development. Demonstrated success leading and launching new products from concept through commercialization. Strong knowledge of the Brunswick Boat Group High Performance Product Development Process (HPPD) and associated phase deliverables. Experience in a manufacturing environment required. Working knowledge of tooling, prototype development, and production construction processes. Exceptional project management, organizational, and time management skills. Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical, financial, and operational considerations. Proven ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams and resources without direct authority. Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and sound professional judgment. Ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications:    Master's degree preferred Lean Six Sigma experience preferred. Passion for the recreational marine industry; boating experience preferred. Working Conditions:    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel throughout production faciliti