Project Manager, Parts & Accessories Product Mgmt. Team

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Location: Fond du Lac, WI Workplace Category: Hybrid Travel Required: No Direct Reports: No Pay Range:  $73,600 – $106,200 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation: Yes Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview:  Mercury Marine is seeking a Project Manager to drive new product launches across our growing Parts & Accessories portfolio.

Reporting to the Director of Engine P&A, this highly visible role will lead cross-functional teams through the product development process, ensuring programs are delivered on time, on budget, and on scope. The Project Manager will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Supplier Quality to build and manage project schedules, lead core teams, coordinate phase-gate activities, mitigate risk, and drive accountability.

The ideal candidate is a disciplined, self-motivated leader who thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership, and turns competing priorities into clear action plans. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions: Lead NPD programs end-to-end. Manage the program and core team to achieve program objectives, driving from concept through commercialization and launch.

Own the program schedule and plan. Develop, lead, and maintain the master project schedule; work with the core team to build program budgets, resource plans, and timelines. Develop forecasts and steward resources. Build resource forecasts, request the resources programs need, and ensure they are used responsibly across the portfolio. Demonstrate program leadership. Provide clear direction and accountability to core teams, managing team performance toward milestones without direct reporting authority.

Partner with functional managers. Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Marketing, Service, Supplier Quality, and Product Management leaders to secure commitments and align priorities. Drive core team cadence. Schedule and lead core team meetings, capture notes, decisions, and next steps, and ensure clear ownership of every action item. Manage the phase-gate process. Run programs through Mercury P&A’s phase-gate (COMPASS) NPD process, preparing and requesting cross-functional updates for monthly reviews and gate meetings.

Monitor and report progress. Track and communicate performance against all key metrics (schedule, scope, cost, tooling, and risk) on a regular basis to the team and senior leadership. Manage risk and issue resolution. When issues arise, assess risk, manage critical decision inputs and dates, generate and execute contingency plans, and communicate status and program implications. Provide governance and executive visibility.

Approach each program with an ownership mentality, including governance, KPIs, and presentations to senior leadership, while maintaining Mercury's consensus-based culture. Manage a portfolio of programs. Balance multiple programs of varying size and scope simultaneously with guidance from the Product Management team, coordinating across teams and stakeholders. Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Parts & Accessories annual programs, customer events, trade shows, and strategic initiatives.

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