Technical Project Manager - Kohler Ventures

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite at Palo Alto, CA or New York City

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA, New York City, NY, Kohler, WI, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

In your role as Technical Project Manager at Kohler Ventures you will:

• Work directly with the Head of Software, software engineering team, and product teams.
• Oversee multiple simultaneous and technically demanding cloud-focused projects.
• Manage ongoing projects, kick-offs, reviews, and lessons learned.
• Develop and manage full lifecycle projects, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Partner with architects, development teams, and program managers to deliver operational efficiency needs.
• Guide highly skilled engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Implement project management procedures, frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Create documentation to support plans and processes, driving consistency and alignment across teams.
• Utilize data to drive strategic decisions and reporting.
• Report on project health, success metrics, and active progress.

Skills/Requirements

Required

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master, or other technical certifications.
• Strong technical knowledge of AWS cloud Platform.
• Travel to Kohler Ventures and Kohler Co. locations as needed.
• Availability to work outside of normal business hours to collaborate with teams and vendors located across multiple time zones.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a CS/engineering or related technical discipline from a reputed academic institution. Master’s is preferred.
• Proficiency in deep software architecture, systems design, and best practices for Professional Services in the Cloud.
• Excellent analytical and data querying experience.
• Skills in SQL, Python scripting, dashboarding tools, automation, and programming at a beginner or higher level.
• Experience with IoT devices/platforms.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation to drive change.
• Entrepreneurial experience in a high growth technology-focused company or startup.
• Exemplary collaboration skills across teams, geographies, and functions.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The approved base salary range for this position is $117,276-$155,800. The actual base salary offered to a candidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, and work location. This position is subject to a 30% Area Salary Differential (Cost of Living Adjustment) in the SF Bay Area. The approved base salary range including ASD for this position is $152,458-$202,540 depending on location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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