Technical Project Manager

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

·       Runner First  

We act in the best interest of the runner

·       Word is Bond 

We do what we say we’ll do

·       Champion Heart  

We give our all in everything we do  

·       There is no “I” in Run

We stay generous with our humanity

·       Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   

Your Job:

If you have experience delivering creative digital initiatives and complex global ecommerce, retail, and supply chain projects then we want to talk with you! The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, lead with passion and clarity, have a high cultural and emotional EQ, and be able to bridge gaps and drive consensus to deliver projects on time and budget.

As a Technical Project Manager on the Brooks Digital Products team, you will play an instrumental role in delivering upon digital marketing, ecommerce, and runner experience initiatives. You will drive projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery within an agile framework. You will be skilled at articulating and interpreting the needs of stakeholders and communicating with these groups as well as managing the plan, budget, and documentation for all aspects of your projects. Invigorated by an engaging workload, you will contribute to digital innovation and forward-thinking initiatives. Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Owners, and third-party vendors to facilitate technical development, fulfill business objectives, and solve operational difficulties as needed. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, stakeholder communication, and a strong grasp of modern project management methodologies.

• Partner with business and program management to deliver high-impact digital initiatives, aligning project outcomes with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with business and technical counterparts on business case development, scope clarification, and manage agile project plans, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative delivery.
• Manage project plan including timeline, sequencing, interdependencies, schedule, meeting cadence and budget.
• Plan and coordinate effective communication with stakeholders, PMO and dependent workstreams, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal dependencies and integration requirements to ensure seamless interoperability between systems.
• Manage 3rd party system integrations, vendor relationships, and ongoing maintenance activities
• Lead application, platform and component upgrades, replacement, and renewals.
• SME for respective areas of ownership, customer scenarios and integration flows
• Ensure quality control and remediation for any issues that arise on projects.
• Ensure that documentation is completed for each project for knowledge transfer, continuous improvement, and future reference.
• Contribute to or drive RFPs for technology solutions within areas of ownership.

• 5+ years’ experience in digital with 4+ years in a project or product management role
• BA/BS in Business Management, HCDE, Computer Science or related, or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience with focus on development, enhancement, and delivery of customer-facing eCommerce websites
• Deep knowledge and understanding of digital solutions that drive revenue and enhance customer experience
• Hands-on experience with A/B testing, user behavior analytics, and performance monitoring to inform site optimization
• Experience with PMI and Agile ecosystems and related methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and deliver objectives while also guiding business priorities.
• Flexible, adaptable mindset to adjust short-term targets without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Proven organizational and communication skills and experience with cultural and self-awareness.
• Experience evaluating vendors and business partners against organizational needs and objectives.
• Experience holding vendors accountable based on contractual agreements and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to improve business outcomes through data-driven analysis.
• Excellent collaborator with team-oriented ethic and support-minded attitude.
• Experience in a direct-to-consumer digital transformation role a plus.

Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $108,403 - $162,604 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Other:

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!

Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.

Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.

Bonus-in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.

Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

Location- You will spend at least 3 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.