Special Programs Manager
Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. In support of our mission, we are seeking a Special Projects Manager to join our Operations team.
Want to help us transform the travel experience? The ideal candidate will have had experience in sourcing, project management, and product development. You will report into the VP of Operations and this position will be based in our New York City office.
As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, Anti-racism training and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.
What you’ll do:
- This is a highly cross-functional program management role. You will interact daily with teams such as Quality, Sourcing, Product Development, Design, Logistics, Production, Fulfilment, Finance - and many more!
- Project Manage cross-functional initiatives to Source and Manufacture in a way that is both more scalable and more sustainable.
- Build and grow relationships with manufacturers and suppliers, particularly manufactures and suppliers that aren’t currently part of the Away network, but present future potential partnership opportunities.
- Formalize Away’s sustainability framework and establish key metrics by which to measure progress. Responsible manufacturing is a critical pillar of the Away Supply Chain team. We are focused on being environmentally and socially conscious in our materials and production processes, and partnering with manufacturers who align with our beliefs.
- Lead recycling strategy and programs. We currently have global recycling programs, but they require regional and overall expansion. Negotiate costs for new partners and be creative in ways to improve margins across the board.
- Be agile in developing new programs as quickly as they come on - including building calendars, communicating timelines internally and externally, finding strategic program partners, developing business cases, negotiating costs and aligning across teams on key inputs needed and milestones to be reached.
Who you are:
- Minimum 6+ years experience in Sourcing, Product Development or Product Management at a physical product-based company.
- Extremely detail-oriented, bright and focused.
- Proactive in taking on multiple projects simultaneously and seeing them through to
completion. - Strong communicator with excellent written and presentation skills.
- Motivated to learn sourcing and development, and grow from these learnings.
- Collaborative within the immediate team and more broadly with cross-functional teams.
- Understands and appreciates how small details affect the big picture.
- Team player with a "no task is too small" attitude.
- Thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Passionate about transforming travel (but that’s a given!).
- Education requirements didn’t limit the career of our co-founder Jen Rubio, and it won't limit your opportunities at Away either. We do not restrict our application pool based on education degrees. If you have strong professional experience, we want you to apply!
You’ll love working at Away because:
- We travel. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You’ll have generous PTO to explore new places and access to Away products to ensure your travels are seamless. And once you’re here for three years, you’ll earn a sabbatical and a bonus to take a well-deserved trip.
- We’re not just employees. We’re people. We offer insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental), tax savings plans for retirement, dependent care, commuter benefits, generous and inclusive parental leave, and a kitchen stocked with organic snacks and coffee.
- We’ll invest in your career. Our company’s growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to a number of professional development opportunities so that you can keep up with the company’s evolving needs.
- We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, our new office in downtown Manhattan, and more, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their best selves to work.
- We offer competitive compensation packages. We deeply value the talent our team brings to the table, and believe that fair and equitable total compensation packages are part of our commitment to everyone who works here.
- And so much more…! You can bring your dog to work. We organize ways to give back to our local communities.
About Away:
Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. The company launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on and has since expanded to offer an array of luggage and travel essentials built for the modern traveler. Headquartered in New York City, with teams in London and Toronto, Away currently ships products to over 35 countries around the world. Away has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and has been recognized on TIME’s list of “Best Inventions.” To learn more, visit awaytravel.com.
EEO Statement:
Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability.
Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].