Job Responsibilities

WHAT You Do 

• Critical Path Plan: Establish, manage, and drive the program critical path via a deep understanding of crucial deliverables and cross-functional timing interdependencies (e.g. design and tooling release dates, supplier selection, build events, etc.). 
• Resource Management: Own the end-to-end resource process for the program. Build and manage resource plans to ensure program and broader life cycle plan (LCP) success. Drive alignment between program scope/timing and resources required to deliver.  
• Financial Management: Author and expedite approval of the program integrated business case (IBC). Approve capital and expense funds to achieve program goals within program fences.  
• Risk & Issue Management: Actively identify program risks & issues and work to mitigate. Ensure cross-functional alignment on risks & issues with program implications understood, clear ownership, effective prioritization and that actions efficiently drive resolution.
• Metrics & Make Good: Oversee and drive the program to most meaningful leading and lagging metrics that provide a clear line of sight to program status and health. Measure and communicate results versus plan for proactive mitigation and continuous improvement (e.g. resource usage, total investment, time to market).
• Program Operations: Run the day-to-day business of the program including cross-functional meetings (Program Leadership Teams (PLT), Townhalls, Workshops, etc.), communications (Program Scorecard, Leadership Updates, Milestone Presentations, etc.), tool maintenance (e.g. Developmental Bill of Materials), and approvals (e.g., Requirements, Purchase Requisitions, etc.) to ensure effective coordination.
• Operating Model Execution: Guide H-D Product Methodology scope to ensure intent is met and rigor and documentation is scaled according to associated value and risk.   

HOW You Work

• Program Culture: Consistently center the team on what is most important and why. Mitigate dysfunction and waste by continually refining program operations to ensure efficient and effective execution (e.g., process, tools, communications). Clarify who is responsible for deliverables and timing. Empower individuals and get decisions made at lowest level practical and ensure all stakeholders at all levels embrace their primary role.  
• Engagement: Build critical cross-functional support and alliances to drive engagement and energy. Amid chaos lead by example, provide stable ground, drive progress, and celebrate wins! 
• Help Chain: Identify and fill gaps by connecting individuals with relevant experts for help. Ensure every team member has the knowledge, tools, and direction to be successful via program onboarding, training, etc. 
• Program Leader: As a member of the Program Leadership Team, provide the “voice of program management” and fully represent your function in directing work to ensure program success.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business or related area is Required.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to successfully lead projects with proficiency in the use of program management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with program management principles that drive the product development processes.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing project management best practices and inspiring others to continuously improve execution to improve quality and streamline work.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and leading teams resulting in the attainment of business objectives.
• Ability to manage, track, and communicate technical information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to a broad group of stakeholders.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.