Senior Project Manager

Tualatin, OR, United States

Want to apply your years of earned expertise in a meaningful way, developing new solutions in a fun, collaborative environment? Are you looking to join a fast-growing, stable company with highly unique products and a supportive company culture?

SawStop is the world leader in power tool safety, and we're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. Headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, SawStop is the #1 manufacturer of table saws for the commercial and hobbyist markets, and our safety technology has saved thousands of users from devastating, life-changing table saw injuries. Founded in Oregon, SawStop is part of the TTS Group, a 2,500+ employee family-owned company based in Germany with a focus on long-term growth.

SawStop is looking to expand the application of our technologies into new products and markets. The successful applicant will lead cross-functional development teams in an open and creative work environment where invention and dedication are both recognized and rewarded.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for driving successful delivery of complex cross-departmental projects; balancing cost, schedule, and performance objectives according to roadmap priorities. Close collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Service, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Operations, and our contract manufacturers is required. The Senior Project Manager will primarily lead NPD projects from project kickoff through product launch and project close, and thus will frequently represent the status and needs of these initiatives to an executive audience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning Work closely with team members to determine the detailed development scope based on business objectives and detailed product requirements

Based on established project scope and available resources, document functional work plans and dependencies with input from team members and managers, as appropriate

Develop and maintain a project schedule that the project team can commit to delivering and the stakeholders can commit to support. Clearly and continuously communicate plan assumptions and risks to stakeholders

Project Execution Single-point accountability for strategic project success; true pivot / center locus for project communication

Coordinate project team activities to ensure deliverables are on time, at cost, within budget, and meet expected quality and performance targets

Track project team progress to plan and work with team proactively to identify and implement mitigations

Coordinate and track relevant activities owned by contract manufacturer(s)

Anticipate project team deliverables in all phases, and clearly understand the philosophies of the various NPD phases

Communicate the maturity level and technical risks of the design and solicit additional subject matter expert feedback when needed

Regularly solicit feedback from project team members, their functional managers, and stakeholders to understand their needs

Proactively identify and eliminate barriers to the project team's progress to committed plan

Continuously identify, assess, and update the project issues and risks, effectively evaluate and prioritize mitigation plans

Coordinate preparation for all project builds through initial production lot

Lead project risk management analyses and planning meetings

Assess, communicate, and align the organization on changes to project scope and schedule as product requirements change

Project Financials Prepare project expense & tooling budgets

Monitor and track project expenses

Monitor and track project tooling spend versus budget

Project Reporting & Communication Schedule, create agendas, facilitate, and document regular project meetings

Initiate on-demand topical discussions with key stakeholders to escalate team needs as barriers to progress emerge

Clearly and effectively share overall project status, risks, issues, mitigations, and any breaking needs to leadership and executive team as appropriate

Measure project performance against KPIs (key performance indicators) that roll up to the enterprise balanced scorecard

Facilitate effective meetings and actively drive effective decision-making

Prepare and collect documentation from functional team members to satisfy NPD gate requirements

Responsible for all communication with NPD project contract manufacturer(s), other than that which is within the domain of Supply Chain: price, contract terms, and associated negotiations

Responsible for all regular communication of project health, status, and needs with executive team. Note: Product requirements, the roadmap, portfolio and individual product P&L, launch plan and associate communications are the responsibility of the relevant Product Manager

Administrative Owner of the SawStop NPD Phase gate process - collaborate with departmental stakeholders to update and improve the process based on project lessons learned

Provide periodic training on the process and create/update training materials and quick-start guides for new hires

Continuously evaluate the state of the art of Project Management tools, and provide recommendations on and ultimately implement changes to project and issue-tracking tools and software to improve project outcomes and leadership confidence in the discipline

Schedule, coordinate, and chair regular project status reviews with stakeholder and leadership team

Develop and publish regular project dashboards for leadership awareness

Miscellaneous Provide mentorship and guidance to SawStop Project Managers and Project Coordinators

Takes an ownership role in SawStop's relationship with our CMs from a optimizing communication perspective. Utilize different approaches and structures with different CM's according to their capabilities and willingness, in pursuit of the best business outcomes for SawStop

Provide timely and constructive performance feedback to functional managers about their direct reports

Some international travel is required, especially to support development builds

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience managing projects of comparable size and complexity (including electrical, software, and mechanical system integration with overseas production)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure

Ability to switch focus between task specifics and the overall project outlook and health

As a technically-oriented leader, able to autonomously identify and escalate project risks and issues as the first line of defense against challenges to project cost, schedule, and performance

Working understanding of product requirements and agency certification process

Proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Planisware, Smartsheet, or LiquidPlanner, including dynamic resource balancing

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Ability to assemble and monitor project budgets

Self-starter, internally motivated

Proactive, inquisitive, problem-solving nature

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ yr experience managing complex, consumer goods product development projects

Prior development experience with consumer, industrial, or aerospace products

Sound understanding of financial/accounting fundamentals

Studies in Project Management and/or Project Management certification

Inspiring and motivational leader

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent

Experience working with offshore suppliers, especially Asia

Familiar with interpreting various forms of engineering documentation

Proven ability to solve problems creatively

COMPANY PROFILE

SawStop is the world leader in power tool safety.

Headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon we design, engineer, and manufacture innovative power tools and accessories for the commercial and hobbyist woodworking markets. All SawStop power tools feature our patented safety technology that has saved tens of thousands of users from devastating, life-changing table saw injuries.

Our commitment to quality, innovation and safety over the past 20 years has made us the best in the industry. And our future looks just as bright as we accelerate our investments in new advancements in woodworking safety and performance. Redoubling our focus on product innovation and best-in-class quality to expand our product line and reach new markets means that we are growing fast and looking to expand and strengthen our dynamic team.

Learn more about why SawStop is a great place to work.

Benefits

Our Team Members are what make SawStop special. That's why we're committed to taking care of our team through a comprehensive benefits program. Employee-Centered Medical Plan - 95% paid for the employee and eligible dependents

Available Health Savings Plan

100% Paid Dental

100% Paid Vision

Hybrid Work Schedule (Role-Dependent)

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health Services

401k Retirement Plans with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tutoring Support for Team Member's Kids (Grades K-12)

Competitive Compensation Package

Opportunities for Professional Development

Please include cover letter and updated resume when applying.