Project Manager

Last date to apply: We are continuously accepting applications About the Role We are seeking a highly organized Project Manager to help establish and drive project management as a new functional capability within our organization. This is a foundational role for someone who can help build a project management structure that will add value within the existing processes and team dynamics to keep work clear, efficient, and accessible for everyone involved. In this role, you will drive technological innovation in the irrigation industry, helping deliver advanced solutions designed to conserve water and promote sustainable practices. This role is pivotal in driving projects through the stage gate process, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely execution, and clear documentation throughout the product development lifecycle. The Project Manager acts as a leader for development teams, providing organization and guidance to ensure team members work collaboratively and remain aligned on project goals. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage end-to-end product development projects from concept ideation through commercialization, applying a structured stage-gate methodology to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives. Own progression through each gate by coordinating deliverables, reviews, and approvals. Drive cross-functional team efficiency and alignment by planning, organizing, and facilitating regular project meetings with engineering, industrial design, marketing, sourcing, quality, and operations. Develop clear agendas, define objectives, assign action items, and ensure timely follow-up to keep teams focused and accountable. Document and communicate project status and decisions by maintaining up-to-date project plans, timelines, risk registers, and meeting documentation. Capture key decisions, trade-offs, and next steps to provide transparency and support informed decision-making across stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define project scope, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements. Align engineering feasibility, design intent, marketing needs, and operational readiness to ensure products are delivered on time and launch-ready. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to cost, schedule, technical feasibility, supply chain, and quality. Drive issue resolution through data-driven problem-solving and escalate critical risks or decisions when appropriate to maintain project momentum. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources by tracking progress against plans, forecasting impacts, and adjusting priorities as needed. Ensure development efforts remain aligned with business objectives and financial targets. Support continuous improvement of development processes and tools by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve cross-functional collaboration, and enhance project visibility. Contribute to refinement of stage-gate practices, documentation standards, and project management best practices. Qualifications PMP Certification is preferred 3+ years of experience managing product development projects, preferably in consumer goods. Strong understanding of the stage gate process and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Preferred Skills Experience working in cross-functional teams including R D, marketing, and supply chain. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for consumer products. Discover roles that inspire growth, challenge boundaries, and allow you to be part of something bigger. Here, you'll find a team that values bold ideas, sustainable solutions, and collaborative growth. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for the next big step, we offer a place where passion and purpose come together. Explore our openings and take the first step in your Husqvarna journey. Shaping great experiences is what we do. With our passion for innovation, we create new solutions to enhance urban and green spaces used and loved by many. Transforming the way the world care for outdoor environments. For more than three centuries we have kept innovating and re-inventing our business. Today, our innovation drives us forward toward a sustainable future, turning opportunities into value for our customers. Our goal is market leadership, grounded in a vision to shape our industry and make a meaningful impact. Read more about our vision and mission here We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. We are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Together as a team, we can bring the best ideas to life. Diversity and inclusion is about each and every one of us. We are curious, bold, and built by our differences. At Husqvarna Group, we choose to build on various perspectives to create a company that is stronger - and where we have fun together. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion journey here We believe that business is ultimately about people, as a team, we win and grow together. Our culture is the fuel that drives us to achieve our goals, built on three culture themes:

Bold:

We push boundaries, take risks, and act decisively, stepping outside our comfort zones to explore new opportunities.

Dedicated:

We're driven by our passion to shape great experiences - and we've got the dedication to follow through.

Care:

We put people first - our customers, our team and future generations. Care is what connects us, spurs our growth and our ability to win together Together, these values empower us to lead, adapt, and grow as a team. Learn more about our culture here