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It takes people who can solve problems creatively. It takes hard work and a dedication to the team. It takes a lot because Vortex® is a different kind of employer. Here, we reward your devotion to putting others first by making sure you get the benefits and support you need to excel in your work and in your life. We return your commitment by committing ourselves to helping you advance in your career while getting the time with your friends and family you deserve.\nVortex Optics is looking for a talented individual to join our New Product Development (NPD) team. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for executing product planning for internally manufactured as well as sourced finished goods. This will include collaborating with cross functional teams in ideating new product innovation, management of the product throughout its lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with the Manufacturing and Marketing teams and our suppliers to deliver winning products. You will also be responsible for working with others to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met, and that the product efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals, along with communicating the initiatives and progress to Senior Leadership. This position will focus on a range of internally manufactured as well as sourced products across the entire Vortex sports optics product line.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nBring product roadmaps to life-driving execution to achieve key strategic goals.\nOwn and maintain NPD tracking and documentation for multiple active projects, keeping everything organized and moving forward.\nEnsure all tasks required to bring new products to market are completed with a primary focus on quality, followed by on-time execution through cross-functional collaboration.\nStay plugged into the market by working with Marketing to understand customer insights, trends, and what’s next.\nBring the right people together across Consumer Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, to move new products forward.\nTurn market insights and customer feedback into clear, actionable product requirements.\nLead and engage focus groups to help shape and refine new product concepts.\nWork closely with Industrial Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality results on time.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, select, and develop manufacturing partners aligned with product requirements and program objectives.\nBuild strong working relationships with vendors and factory partners, keeping communication clear and consistent throughout development.\nJump in with Engineering teams to help solve technical challenges and move designs forward when needed.\nGet hands-on with prototype testing to validate performance, identify gaps, and drive improvements toward meeting product requirements.\nTake ownership of improving NPD and testing SOPs by keeping them practical, effective, and continuously evolving.\nHelp build and improve processes that streamline NPD workflows and ensure teams stay on track and aligned.\nEnsure final product specifications are clear, complete, and effectively shared across teams and partners.\nWork closely with Sales and Supply Chain to build and refine demand plans for new products.\nSupport product-level financials, helping teams stay aligned with cost and profitability targets.\nTake an active role in analyzing product categories, competitive offerings, and customer trends to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive smarter product decisions.\nGet out in the field by traveling to vendors, partners, and factories (domestic and international) to support development and build relationships.\nOther duties as assigned.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical, optical or electrical engineering. \nMinimum 5 years of Engineering experience. \nMinimum 2 years Project Management experience with demonstrable success managing multiple simultaneous projects for NPD.\nExperience in new product innovation methods, business case analysis, product definition & tradeoffs, design verification and manufacturing validation, new product introduction approaches and product lifecycle management.\nStrong knowledge of product development systems and tools.\nAbility to analyze complex data, situations and develop range of solutions.\nProficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, design review, and basic part evaluation.\nExcellent written and presentation skills.\nExperience in low volume manufacturing.\nPreferred Experience and Skills\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent.\nMaster's degree in technical or business field.\nHave documented experience obtaining utility and design patents.\n3 years engineering of consumer products.\nWhen you join Team Vortex, you’ll enjoy:\nGreat health, dental and vision insurance\nPaid time off (PTO) and holidays\n401(k), life insurance and short- and long-term disability\nEmployee Ownership Opportunities\nVarious onsite amenities including a fitness center, a nature preserve with walking trails and dog friendly work areas\nNeighboring daycare facility\nCasual and flexible work environment\nEmployee discounts on industry leading products\nWhat’s it like to join Team Vortex?\nFrom the production floor to the repair room, from consumer sales to new product development, we’re a growing team of makers and doers, working together to give our customers an experience they’ll never forget. 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