Job Description
ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.
ECHO is expanding its Product Development team with the addition of Program Coordinators! As a Program Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Product Managers and Program Managers to ensure the successful development and launch of new products.
The salary range for this position is $50,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications.
This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility. ECHO's benefits include: - 11 paid holidays
- Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO
- 5% 401K match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual performance bonus
Duties/Responsibilities: - Participate in the successful development and launch of assigned new product development projects.
- Create and maintain the detailed project schedule and task list for assigned projects, using supplied template and software.
- Track tasks and report past-due tasks to the Program Manager to facilitate in timely resolution.
- Attend regular project meetings and document discussions and action items, with occasional chairing of project meetings.
- Assist in the creation of stage-gate documents for assigned projects, which will be presented by the core project team to senior management for approval in Project Council Meetings.
- Manage and update various intra-departmental reporting document templates as needed.
- Setup new items in the company ERP system.
- Coordinate the creation of new product launch materials with Marketing, Program Manager and Product Manager.
- Support Program Manager for assigned projects as needed.
- Research Voice of the Customer (VOC) activities for assigned projects, alongside the Product Manager.
Job Experience/Skills: - 1-2 years of Project Management, Marketing, Product Development, Engineering or Sales experience.
- Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through on assigned tasks
- Experience with development and manufacturing of physical products highly preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, operations, or engineering.
Equal Opportunity Employment: We an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.
E-Verification: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Outdoor,