Program Manager (Engineering)

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Moultrie (www.moultrieproducts.com) is the leader in game feeders and cellular camera innovation, building products used by hunters, property owners, and others for real-time remote monitoring. We take pride in developing deep user understanding, obsessing about the details, and going the extra mile to show our users we love them. Moultrie is customer-driven - hardware, software, marketing, and customer success teams collaborate to deliver a quality user experience. As a business unit of EBSCO Industries (www.ebscoind.com), we offer the stability and benefits of a firmly established corporation while operating as a growth-focused team with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup.
We are guided by the following principles: Customer Obsession.; Excellence is the Standard.; Bias for Action.; Act Boldly.; Deliver Results.; Hire and Develop the Best.; Be Curious and Learn.; Win as a Team.; Grow or Die.

Moultrie is a leader in innovative products that inspire and excite hunters across the globe. We're seeking a dynamic and results-driven Device Program Manager to take charge of engineering and program timelines for our cutting-edge consumer electronics. This pivotal role will drive breakthroughs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products that thrill our customers.

Position Overview:

The Device Program Manager will oversee the entire lifecycle of new Moultrie products, from concept to launch. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, design, manufacturing, and marketing, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and high-quality standards. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership to drive innovation and achieve impactful results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with product management to define product roadmaps, set development goals, and establish KPIs for new Moultrie products.
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams through product development phases: discovery, concept, prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, ramp-up, and launch.
• Budget & Schedule Management: Develop and track project budgets, timelines, and milestones, proactively addressing potential delays and risks. Ensure project completion within budget and schedule.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks throughout development, including technical challenges, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication between teams (engineering, design, marketing, manufacturing, quality assurance) to align product specifications and launch goals.
• Technical Expertise: Use your strong knowledge of consumer electronics to guide informed decision-making across hardware, software, and manufacturing processes.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control to ensure products meet standards and meet customer expectations.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and contract compliance.
• Post-Launch Support: Monitor product performance post-launch and implement adjustments as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Program Management Expertise: Proven experience managing complex projects from initiation to completion using project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of consumer electronics development, including hardware, software, and manufacturing processes.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, build consensus, and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to translate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Relevant Experience: Previous experience in program management within the consumer electronics industry, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory compliance and industry standards for consumer electronics.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, or a related field (Master's or MBA is a plus).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for hunting or the outdoors is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, Project Lead, or similar leadership role.
• Experience with budgetary accounting and cost tracking for programs.

Working Conditions:

• Work within a dynamic, agile team environment with a start-up feel in a larger organization.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in an innovative, fast-paced industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.