Head of Programme Management

The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of major cardiovascular and strength product development programs at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength. This role coordinates continuous improvement, product development, and systems engineering programs for consumer and commercial cardiovascular and strength equipment. The Program Manager leads programs through all phases of development, including proposal development, trade studies, preliminary design, fabrication, testing, performance evaluation, documentation, cost reduction, product improvement, and lifecycle maintenance. The role requires effective collaboration with Life Fitness / Hammer Strength product management, senior leadership, subcontractors, development partners, and customers.The successful candidate should have experience leading electrical, mechanical, and software development programs, including management of internal and external cross-functional teams. Experience working with overseas and domestic development partners is also expected.**What You’ll Do*** Organize, manage, and deliver major consumer or commercial cardiovascular and strength programs using the Product Development Process (PDP).* Direct the Program Development Team, which may include Purchasing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other functional areas.* Manage all program phases from inception through completion and monitor work in progress to support program objectives.* Prepare program financial and functional status reports.* Create and present design review packages to management.* Prepare statements of work and negotiate technical details for subsystem designs with outside suppliers and customers.**What You Bring**Education & Experience* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in program management, engineering, business management, or a related scientific field is required.Skills & Competencies* Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously.* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams through challenging projects.* Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.* Minimum of two years of program management experience.Preferred* Additional program management experience beyond the minimum requirement.* Management experience with technical product development.* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.* Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, **we think customer first**, **play as one team**, and **raise the bar on fitness innovation**—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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