Title: Product Program Manager

Hours: Full-time 

Location: This is a hybrid role based out of New York City, Milwaukee, WI or Boston, MA

Reports to: Lead Program Manager

Compensation: The salary range is $95,000 to $110,000 depending on the candidate's experience. Our full offer includes benefits like fully covered healthcare, a company bonus plan, and equity stock options.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision). BioLite pays 100% of monthly premiums.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and family leave
• Free One Medical membership (Location dependent)
• Community bonus plan and equity stock options.
• Referral Program
• Adventure Stipend (after two years)- matched vacation and PTO to go on an adventure that aligns with BioLite's mission (outdoor recreation, climate, social impact).
• Community engagement activities - e.g. opportunity to go on annual company camping trip to test our equipment

About BioLite:

BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets, 1) developing-world families living in energy poverty, and 2) outdoor enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and electricity.

BioLite believes in a bright and safe future for all, and that includes life at work. BioLite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we strive to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture makes our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

This Role:

BioLite is looking for a dynamic Product Program Manager. You will work with an exceptional product development team with a passion for the outdoors and motivated by a powerful social mission. You will lead the execution of new product programs from concept, to development, through to large-scale production. You'll work with the Product Development team, the Manufacturing team, and Supply-Chain partners to bring new, innovative products to the market.

You Will:

Be responsible for primary program management responsibilities, including:

• Lead New Product Development Programs ensuring tracking to Schedule, Cost, Budget, Safety, and Quality.
• Create and maintain Project Schedule, Deliverables Lists
• Lead collaborative and engaged Cross-functional Program meetings.
• Track and Manage project risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation.
• Present status to leadership team to maintain alignment on projects.
• Ensure successful transfer of designs to manufacturing for mass production.
• Foster and manage positive working relationships with cross-functional teams including design, marketing, engineering, and operations.
• Support Manufacturing, Quality, Testing, Engineering, and Operations as needed.
• Travel anticipated approximately 20% of the time in a typical global environment

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years' experience in a relevant field bringing products to market
• Experience in Consumer Electronics product development and manufacturing
• Experience transferring product designs to Contract Manufacturers in China
• Basic proficiency in project management tools like Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira etc.
• Prefer candidate who is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

To Apply:

Please submit your application with a PDF of your resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this position. 

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can meet every detail in the job description. We want to find the best candidate for the job and recognize that may come from a combination of knowledge, skills and experience not listed in the current role requirements. If interested, we encourage you to apply and connect your background and skill set to this role.