Engineering Project Manager (Contract)

About Peak Design

About the job

• This is a contract role (6 months) that is covering the Maternity Leave of our Soft Goods Engineering Project Manager.

• Engineering Project Managers at Peak Design sit at the center of our New Product Introduction (NPI) process, connecting the product team to the rest of the company and ensuring that information, decisions, and timelines move clearly across every function. Throughout the development cycle, you'll work hand-in-hand with the product team, owning the cross-functional coordination that keeps launches on track. Beyond NPI, you'll be an active contributor to the broader product and project management team, taking on initiatives that improve how we run our product lifecycle and how our teams communicate and collaborate.

What you'll do:

• Own the project schedule end-to-end, staying closely connected with the product team to hit milestones, proactively flagging delays, and adjusting plans as needed.
• Participate in the product development process, contributing input and perspective as the team moves through each phase of the design cycle.
• Maintain and communicate the NPI (New Product Introduction) schedule across cross-functional teams, ensuring everyone stays aligned on rollout timing and changes.
• Coordinate sample logistics globally, ensuring the right people receive what they need with shipping properly managed across all locations.
• Join evening vendor calls (~1–2 per week) with product team members to confirm factories are tracking to schedule and that timelines are realistic given factory capacity.
• Own the details as the last line of defense against things falling through the cracks.
• Along with all the above, you will work closely with:
  • Our in-house fabric development, industrial design, engineering, and overseas (Manufacturing) teams, and contract manufacturing partners to design, develop, and bring new products to market
  • Our marketing team to align on sample requests and schedule to create a successful go-to-market strategy for each launch
  • Our customer success team and retail team to make sure they are prepared for new product launches

Role requirements

• 4+ years experience with hands-on product project management - taking a product from concept to market
• Experience working and communicating with overseas vendors
• Able to work 3 days a week from our office the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco
• Strong systems thinking and a drive to optimize workflow and efficiency, with the ability to navigate unexpected roadblocks through rational problem solving
• Familiarity with mass production of consumer products

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Slack, Asana, Notion, Airtable and SmartSheets
• You use and care a lot about gear (photography, outdoor or other passion areas)
• You have strong opinions about the products that you use in your life and enjoy debating what makes these products great

Salary Range

• $80 - $100 / hour USD
• Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Peak Design is considering for this position.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Peak Design we believe a diverse team is an innovative team and something worth celebrating. A range of perspectives and backgrounds creates a stronger and more creative work environment (not to mention more fun). We’re committed to equality and inclusivity across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience.

Some candidates may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because they don’t match every single bullet point – we strongly encourage you to apply anyway! If what we do resonates with you, and you feel excited and able to contribute, we’re equally stoked for the opportunity to engage with you.

Applicants may review Peak Design's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment as well as our Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Prevention Policy, here. Additional resources, including how to file a discrimination complaint, can be found on the State of California's Civil Rights Department website, along with publications CRD-E07P-ENG, CRD-185P-ENG, and CRD-185-ENG.