Job Description

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Overview:
As the Product Launch Manager, you will coordinate efforts across the company related to releasing new products to the market. There are several teams involved in the product launch. These include, but are not limited to Product Development, Creative, Ecommerce, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Distribution. Your job will be to ensure that all these teams have the information they need to perform their part of the launch and to ensure all teams remain on schedule to launch on time with an appropriate post launch follow up plan.

About Rogue Fitness:

Rogue Fitness is the leading manufacturer of strength and conditioning equipment, including barbells, power racks, sleds, and accessories

Founded in a garage in 2006, the company has grown to 800+ team members at its 600,000 sq. ft. headquarters near downtown Columbus, Ohio

Rogue is the official equipment supplier of the CrossFit Games, USA Weightlifting, the Arnold Strongman Classic, and the World\xe2\x80\x99s Strongest Man competition

The company remains dedicated to serving the needs of serious athletes at every level, from the garage to the arena

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Our Values:

We work until it\xe2\x80\x99s done

Everyone puts their boots on the same way

High Speed, Low Drag

Responsibilities:

Develop a launch plan based on the type of product, the intended market and the teams that are involved.

Communicate with all teams providing them with agreed upon timelines and milestones to ensure launch is successful.

Coordinate with all teams throughout the launch.

Track teams progress to ensure all teams remain on schedule and hold them accountable for completing their tasks on time while ensuring that teams that are falling behind get the support they need to get back on track.

Learn teams capabilities to ensure that the plan allows them adequate time to complete their tasks.

Study the results of the launch to get lessons learned and improve future launches.

Qualifications:

6+ years relevant experience managing manufacturing / direct to consumer product launches

6+ years experience collaborating across multiple teams

Ecommerce, manufacturing, or supply chain project experience preferred

Comfortable working directly with stakeholders and company leadership

Experience building a network across a multi-disciplined business

Flexible, not stuck to a plan

Curious and passionate about continuous self-improvement

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain seated for 7+ hours

Must be able to frequently rise to stand and walk

Ability to lift parts and assemble prototypes

Reach with hands and arms

Able to climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to type documents, enter data and grasp/manipulate objects.

Benefits Overview

Healthcare: Rogue offers competitive medical, dental and vision coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for Rogue team members and their eligible family members, including domestic partners

Financial Protection: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and workers\xe2\x80\x99 compensation are offered for eligible team members

Compensation: We like to reward Rogue team members for their hard work and commitment to our company. Rogue has a competitive pay structure that offers team members room to grow. We conduct annual compensation reviews to ensure Rogue team members are receiving compensation commensurate with their performance

Bonus & Retirement: Team members are eligible to earn a Performance Compensation Bonus each quarter. In addition, Rogue offers 401(k) with matching company contributions and Profit Sharing

Parental Leave: Parental Leave is available to new Mothers and Fathers to help assist team members welcome a new child to their family. Rogue offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to parents to enjoy with their newest addition to the family. This is available to all team members with the length of leave determined by years of service, the team member\xe2\x80\x99s role and whether they are the birth or non-birth parent

Vacations & Holidays: Everyone needs some time off from work to take care of personal business, enjoy a well-earned vacation, or just unwind from the demands of everyday life. At Rogue, we offer Paid Time Off benefits in addition to paid company holidays

Work Attire Program: Rogue Fitness recognizes the importance of helping all team members acquire the proper apparel and equipment to create a safe workplace. We provide Rogue apparel, uniforms, and personal protective equipment to all Rogue team members working in our facilities at no cost. Additional reimbursements are in place for work boots and prescription safety glasses

Rogue Team Member Perks: Merchandise Discounts, Employee Gym Membership, Exclusive Access to Special Events, Professional Development Programs and more

Rogue Fitness is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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