Peak Design
Engineering Project Manager (Contract)
San Francisco, CA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$100kDetected 27 days ago
RESTProject ManagementLogisticsIntellectual PropertyCustomer SuccessPhotographyProblem Solving
About the role
- We're a close-knit team that thrives on mutual respect and the belief that every voice matters-especially when it's got something interesting to say.
- We make radical, meticulously-engineered gear for detail-obsessed people.
- Our backpacks, travel bags, camera gear, and phone accessories are used dang-near everywhere.
Responsibilities
- Own the project schedule end-to-end, staying closely connected with the product team to hit milestones, proactively flagging delays, and adjusting plans as needed.
- Participate in the product development process, contributing input and perspective as the team moves through each phase of the design cycle.
- Maintain and communicate the NPI (New Product Introduction) schedule across cross-functional teams, ensuring everyone stays aligned on rollout timing and changes.
- Own the details as the last line of defense against things falling through the cracks.
- Our in-house fabric development, industrial design, engineering, and overseas (Manufacturing) teams, and contract manufacturing partners to design, develop, and bring new products to market
- Our marketing team to align on sample requests and schedule to create a successful go-to-market strategy for each launch
- Strong systems thinking and a drive to optimize workflow and efficiency, with the ability to navigate unexpected roadblocks through rational problem solving
- Engineering Project Managers at Peak Design sit at the center of our New Product Introduction (NPI) process, connecting the product team to the rest of the company and ensuring that information, decisions, and timelines move clearly across every function.
- Beyond NPI, you'll be an active contributor to the broader product and project management team, taking on initiatives that improve how we run our product lifecycle and how our teams communicate and collaborate.
Requirements
- 4+ years experience with hands-on product project management - taking a product from concept to market
- Experience with Slack, Asana, Notion, Airtable and SmartSheets
- You have strong opinions about the products that you use in your life and enjoy debating what makes these products great
Compensation
- $80 - $100 / hour USD
- Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level.
- Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance.
- The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Peak Design is considering for this position.
- At Peak Design we believe a diverse team is an innovative team and something worth celebrating.
- A range of perspectives and backgrounds creates a stronger and more creative work environment (not to mention more fun).
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