Sr. Program Manager

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.

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...

• Program Leadership & Execution: Drive the end-to-end execution of the Ariens Product Development Process for assigned programs and ensure all program requirements are met, including performance, cost, and weight targets

• Planning & Coordination: Develop and maintain Master Program Plans that outline timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Facilitate the creation of departmental program plans to align functional teams with overall program objectives

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, aftermarket, sales, and marketing. Serve as the primary point of contact for program status, risks, and issue resolution

• Quality Launch Management: Define and monitor quality launch criteria to ensure readiness for market introduction. Coordinate validation activities and ensure compliance with product & industry standards and customer expectations

• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks early and develop mitigation strategies. Drive resolution of program issues to maintain schedule and budget integrity

• 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.

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

• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs

• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement

• Employee Product Purchase Program

• 50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center

• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only

• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That's why we've created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.

AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.