For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world. As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you.

As a Project Manager, Product Development at Cannondale, you will lead product development to success from concept to market introduction through effective management of scope, schedule, budget, and vendor relationships. This role includes reporting and data management as well as future planning and resource management. The Project Manager will participate and lead process improvement initiatives within the development group and cross-functional departments. In essence, the Project Manager plays a pivotal role in orchestrating project success and fostering continuous improvement within the organization.

How You'll Make an Impact

Ability to manage multiple development projects concurrently through strong organizing and planning skills. Manage time wisely, and effectively to prioritize multiple competing tasks.
Evaluate a project’s scope of work to identify risk, timeline and deliverables. Provide clear expectations for design, engineering, specification and commercialization of products and alert team members to action.
Provides communication and updates to the core team, stakeholders, executive leadership and other departments in a clear and concise format as required.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure project deliverables align with the business strategy.
Identify, document and resolve project issues and delays.
Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives as directed.
Coordinate future project and resource planning with associated departments.
Lead weekly project and status meetings. Document and distribute associated meeting minutes.
Provide clear, concise communication between team members and the organization. Able to navigate interpersonal conflicts by utilizing consensus and collaboration to debate and resolve issues.
Coordinate with our Taiwan office and monitor product development manufacturing, testing and production.
Achieve project objectives and completion on time, on budget, and in conformance to project management methodologies and standards.
Compiles data, reports, and dashboards.
Assists on the development, continuous improvement, training and enforcement of project management methodologies, tools, and processes used within PMO.
Follow internal controls and company policies as set by company and job function.
Contribute to the success of company by leading or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned.
Follow internal controls and company policies as set by company and job function.

What You'll Bring To The Table

Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years experience managing projects.
Must have experience in MS Project or related project management tools (i.e.: Asana, Workfront).
Strong leadership skills.
Accountable and results driven.
Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.
Experience with process mapping.
PMP and/or Six Sigma Certification a plus.

Come join the Project Management team at Cannondale in our Freiburg, Germany office. Our office, nestled within Brauerei Ganter’s campus, offers stunning views of the Dreisam River and convenient access to mountain bike trails and scenic roads. Dive into the world of high-end bicycle research and development at our dynamic facility in Freiburg, Germany in the heart of the Black Forest.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cannondale we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, regardless of your gender or race, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

WE ARE A CYCLE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

The cycle-friendly employer certification scheme was developed to establish a European standard for cycle friendly companies. The certification is intended to help European companies to improve the situation for employees that cycle to work. As an acknowledgement for our effort we received the certificate “cycle-friendly employer”.

At Cannondale, we are on a mission to ensure all members of the cycling community feel that they belong. Our commitment to celebrating individuality and differences extends beyond our diverse line up of bikes to our workplace culture, where we recognize and embrace the strengths and viewpoints of each team member, regardless of their background or identity. We are thankful for the feedback and perspectives that challenge us to create more inclusivity in this space and hold us accountable to making meaningful progress.

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