Specialized University Project Manager

Company: Specialized
Location: Morgan Hill
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Are you ready to combine your passion for an active lifestyle with a meaningful and multifaceted career in the cycling industry? At Specialized, our teammates are encouraged to explore roles in a variety of functions throughout their careers. We value curiosity, a desire to try new things, and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of the business. No matter where you begin with the company, you get to decide where you want to go whether it's marketing, finance, product development, sales, or an international assignment. Join us in making the world a better place through the power of bicycles and build your dream career at the same time!. The Project Manager will handle content creation projects for the Specialized University program. This role works directly with our content creators and program leads, and cross-functionally with product, marketing, and brand managers.. HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Lead role in planning, monitoring, controlling, and finalizing Specialized University's projects. Analyze and align project scope with available resources, brand initiatives, and budget. Work in alignment with Global Marketing, Product Marketing and/or Program Managers, Public Relations and other internal groups that are partners. Collaborate with a diverse set of teams to plan, develop, and complete educational content that support new product launches, rider support and services. Develop timelines, processes, and workflow to produce assets, continually revising to meet changing needs and requirements. Establish, communicate, and implement project management standard methodologies across the content creation team for performing tasks. Develop and implement efficient internal communication strategies with markets. Facilitate meetings and effectively communicate project expectations to the involved team members and stakeholders. Ensure project related documents are complete, current, and archived appropriately. Deploy educational assets to markets, globally. Handle department budgets to ensure targets are met and Opex is controlled. Ride Bikes, a lot. Riding is Learning. WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN. You're a charismatic people person that doesn't hide behind email to get work done. Able to address cross-functional and cross-organizational issues independently and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. You're detail oriented with the ability to optimally prioritize projects. Thrive under tight timelines and can effectively prioritize projects among constantly evolving opportunities. Naturally able to motivate and encourage people to see your point of view and strategy to achieve the program's goals in all levels of the organization. Intentionally driven to provide the highest level of service to our riders. You live by the "Simplify and Go" demeanor. Own excellent verbal and written communication skills. Own critical thinking & problem-solving skills. Can work with little direct supervision or instruction - you're a self-starter and finisher. You can successfully balance multiple demanding tasks simultaneously. Passion for all types of cycling is encouraged. Current driver's license and clean driving record. TELL ME MORE. Health benefits, 401K, plus additional perks including a competitive employee discount. Dog friendly offices. Travel to events may occasionally be required. We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone - especially those from marginalized groups - to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider's brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. 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