At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. 
 
Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute.  Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people 
 
Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.
 
Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community. 

Job Description:

Join us in Brillion, WI as a Senior Program Manager and own the execution of the Ariens Product Development Process (APDP). In this high-visibility role, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, align strategy, and launch high-quality Ariens products that meet defined requirements, cost and weight targets, and organizational goals.

THE DAY TO DAY...

• Engage, train, coach, and mentor the functional teams on the AriensCo Product Development Process

• Support the development and implementation of Program Department strategy to include policies, principles, tools, and best practices

• Lead and manage multiple product development programs

• Clearly identify program stakeholders and keep them abreast and engaged

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure program goals can be clearly understood by the functional teams

• Effectively communicate program expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

• Oversee all activities associated with the program to ensure the program achieves its goals

• Coordinate the creation of functional plans for each department

• Develop program plans to include scope, deliverables, required resources, budget, schedule, etc. that meet chartered goals

• Drive team commitment and accountability to program and functional plans

• Coordinate, resolve, or assist in resolution of conflicts and other issues within and between functional teams and recommend/provide solutions

• Develop and deliver progress reports, gate review, change requests, and other applicable documents

• Conduct lessons learned reports and communicate recommendations to identify process improvements

• May serve as liaison with industry and various other groups to disseminate appropriate information

THE QUALIFICATIONS...

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business or related technical field from a four-year accredited school required

• Minimum of 7 years of experience directly related to the performance of the duties outlined

• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills

• PMP Certification preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing environment within the outdoor power/off-highway equipment industry preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About AriensCo

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
 
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition.  AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan

• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Short Term Disability

• Parental Leave

• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program<