Program Manager

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq. 

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it's a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key interface to the customer(s) representing the entire program team and FOX as a whole.
• Leads cross functional project teams from Manufacturing, Quality, Design, Development, and Purchasing to bring new product into production per planned schedule and provide overall leadership to program team and drive technical compliance.
• Plan, lead, and own the fulfillment process for all deliverables throughout the duration of the program.
• Establish program schedule and milestones, and directly coordinate with sales, engineering, creative, and finance to ensure all project(s) stay on or ahead of schedule.
• Plan and build and lead risk mitigation activities, as appropriate, to ensure all key deadlines are consistently met on time and on budget.
• Take lead as customer-facing voice of the company throughout the fulfillment process.
• Manage and appropriately address both internal and customer escalations
• Clearly communicate project deliverables and customer's expectations to cross-functional teams

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates exceptional presentation ability, including written and oral, to all levels of management.
• Advanced working knowledge of Power Point, Visio, and Excel.
• Knowledge or ERP system such as SAP, Oracle are plus.
• Ability to manage external customers and internal functional teams through all aspects of engineering, development, hardware fabrication and testing of composite structures.
• Experience with growing existing business and/or new business with current customers.
• Knowledgeable in ISO IATF 16949, IS0 9000:2008; AS9100; Process Flows, and Control Plans
• Inspiring degree of initiative and drive, including a dynamic personality with the ability to influence others.
• Requires an equal mix of project management, customer management and business acumen. 
• Experience leading and coordinating teams across multiple sites, functional areas and time zones. 

Position Qualifications:

Education: 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Required or 15 years of experience in the automotive industry managing Tier 1 large scale programs would be considerate.

Experience: 

10+ years of Program/ Project Management in the Automotive Industry and in manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience: 

Experience working in a tier one automotive environment 

Lean Manufacturing experience

Chassis, suspension and shocks absorbers experience is a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Office Environment and production environment

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Disclaimer:  This list does not represent all physical demands.  Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions. 

Note:  

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.  We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.