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Position:              Program Director, Sea Ray

Location:             Edgewater, Florida

Department:      Product Development and Engineering (PD&E)

Reports to:         Vice President, PD&E – BBGTC

Replacement/

New Position:  Backfill Position

Basic Accountability Statement:  Responsible for facilitating the development process of new boat programs utilizing the BC High Performance Product Development Process (HPPD).  This will include the facilitation of portfolio management thorough the development of new products and enhancements from inception through the end of the production life cycle for Sea Ray.  This role will also ensure that brand attributes and styling are appropriately executed on new boat programs.  This will be accomplished through collaboration with all stakeholders within the business.  A successful candidate will be grounded in strong technical boat building ability and excellent organizational and project management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading cross-functional project teams to ensure that the strategy, development, and execution are closely aligned to add value to our customers by addressing marketplace needs.

• Responsible for driving “time and cost” tradeoff decisions during all phases of product development.

• Directs all resources necessary to ensure successful project completion through program development phases including: feasibility, project definition, resource allotment, development and analysis, systematic explanation of alternatives and synthesis of recommendations.

• Responsible for the management and coordination of HPPD activities.

• Establishes an effective method of evaluating, prioritizing, delegating, and monitoring the progress of multiple objectives and corporate strategies.

• Manages project schedules and budgets based upon the input from key stakeholders within the business.

• Prepare and facilitate gate review meetings for new product development programs.

• Acts as a liaison between prototype development, design, engineering, and production facilities in order to maintain adequate building processes.

• Provides product test, evaluation, and inspection criteria as appropriate to support programs.

• Works with Program Sourcing on projects for development with vendors and contractors for boat components.

• Ensures new part availability at the various milestones of a program through the use of the Sea Ray part planning application.

• Manages resource budgets for direct reports and provides reporting on progress to budgets.

• Provides information to the Sea Ray PAC and SPMT to make portfolio management decisions.

• Works with the Engineering and Category teams to maintain the brand portfolio cycle plan(s).

• Maintain direct and frequent interface with other Brunswick companies to help drive alignment and consistency throughout the organization.

• Help develop recovery plans and propose resolutions if programs fall off track in engineering or tooling.

• Work with program team, business partners, outside contractors, and internal/external suppliers to meet or exceed project expectations.

• Communicate program progress/dashboards to BBGTC PDE leadership on regular basis.

• Contribute to program resource budget creation for new boat programs and monitor expenses throughout the duration of the program.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters degree preferred.

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in product management or new product development.

• A track record of leading and/or playing a significant role on a leadership team where new products and solutions were developed and launched into the marketplace.

• HPPD processes and practices (can be developed during initial time in position).

• Must have excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills, as well as experience communicating with technical, cross-functional teams.

• Must have a proven track record of being able to influence and coordinate personnel and resources not within their immediate control.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications.

• Lean Six Sigma experience a plus.

• Manufacturing experience/knowledge preferred.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Able to handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Must have good judgment skills and working knowledge of tooling, prototype and construction procedures.

• Boating experience and passion for the recreational marine industry.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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