Project Manager- Product Development

 

About REP: 

REP designs world-class, innovative gym equipment that is sold around the world, and we are now expanding into apparel, supplements, athletes, and events. REP was established in 2012 by two brothers who shared a deep passion for fitness. From our humble beginnings of selling bumper plates out of a small garage, REP has experienced remarkable growth, now occupying over 300,000+ square feet of office and distribution space in the USA and internationally. With a dedicated team of over 200+ fitness enthusiasts, our vision is to be the #1 Strength Brand in the World. Our commitment to innovation, customer service, and value sets us apart.  

We believe in building a culture centered around fitness, so we specialize in outfitting home gyms, commercial gyms, and strength and conditioning facilities. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized multiple times when we were featured in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in 2018 and 2021 and then voted the best home strength product launch in 2022 by Garage Gym Experiment. Our team works out together, and we regularly invite fitness superstars to join us. We organize fun challenges to test our limits - and the limits of our equipment.  

At REP, we continue to grow and bring new opportunities for those who want to be a part of a winning team. We firmly believe that being surrounded by like-minded individuals fuels creative energy and fosters a fun and collaborative work environment.  

This role is based in our state-of-the-art headquarters with a bright, spacious, shared workspace; scenic views of the Rocky Mountains; and a kitchen always stocked with healthy snacks, protein powder, and coffee.  We offer a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days in the office, but there’s flexibility about which days and hours.  

 

Our Core Values: 

• Think Like a Customer - We empathize with our customers; understand the 'why' behind every decision we make 

• Progress not Perfection - We don't let perfect get in the way of good; we are better today than we were yesterday 

• Positive Attitude - Be a glass half-full kind of person and remember to have fun 

• Teamwork without Ego - We put the team above ourselves; we only win together 

• Take Initiative - We drive momentum; if there is an opportunity to make us better, we want to hear it 

  

About This Role: 

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional product development projects from planning through successful launch, owning project execution and outcomes while ensuring alignment across internal teams and external manufacturers. This role will oversee both New Product Development and Product Improvements for domestic and international markets. Work is executed from concept through launch and post-launch updates, aligned with REP’s New Product Introduction (NPI) framework. 

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Product Development, with experience coordinating cross-functional product development efforts across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. They will be skilled in strategizing, balancing multiple priorities, and navigating the fast-paced and ever-evolving demands of product development. This role is expected to proactively identify gaps in existing processes, take initiative in defining solutions, and work cross-functionally—in partnership with the Project Management Lead—to implement improvements that support successful project execution. 

 Essential Functions: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.   

• Lead end-to-end execution of New Product Development and Product Improvement projects, owning timelines, deliverables, and overall project success.
• Build, maintain, and drive integrated project plans that coordinate mechanical, electrical, software, supply chain, and manufacturing activities.
• Facilitate cross-functional and vendor collaboration by leading meetings, aligning priorities, tracking risks, and ensuring clear action items and ownership. 
• Serve as the voice of the project by driving readiness at each key phase, gate, and handoff—ensuring cross-functional deliverables, dependencies, and decisions are aligned to support successful execution and launch. 
• Proactively identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies in project execution or existing processes, and partner with the Project Management Lead and cross-functional teams to define and implement solutions. 
• Manage external vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure alignment on scope, quality expectations, timelines, and readiness.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, dashboards, and reporting to support decision-making, visibility, and timely escalation when needed. 

 

What You Will Bring: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Demonstrated experience leading product development projects that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components within a manufacturing or NPI environment.
• Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to take accountability for project execution, drive clarity in ambiguous situations, and push work forward without waiting for perfect inputs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively while balancing speed, quality, and risk.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to serve as the voice of the project and clearly align cross-functional teams around goals, decisions, and next steps.
• Practical problem-solving skills, with the judgment to identify gaps or risks in execution and collaborate with others to define and implement solutions.
• A collaborative, team-first approach, with the willingness to roll up sleeves, support peers, and contribute to continuous improvement within the Project Management and NPI teams.

 

 Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Minimum of 3–5 years of project management experience in product development, including hands-on experience delivering products that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience working within an NPI or stage-based product development lifecycle for physical products. 
• Experience partnering closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive projects from concept through launch.
• PMP or Agile project management certification is a plus.
• Experience with Monday.com or similar project management tools is a strong plus.

 

Core Competencies: 

Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 

Resourcefulness – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently. 

Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 

Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. 

Manages Ambiguity – Driving progress and making sound decisions in uncertain, complex, or rapidly changing environments. 

Optimizes Work Processes – Continuously improving how work gets done to increase clarity, efficiency, and execution effectiveness across teams. 

Communicates Effectively – Clearly and confidently communicating project status, risks, and decisions to diverse audiences to ensure alignment and accountability. 

Ensures Accountability – Taking ownership of commitments and outcomes, and consistently holding self and others responsible for delivering on agreed-upon expectations. 

 

What's In It for You:

Our commitment to quality and transparency applies not only to our products, but to our people. We are focused on creating a fun, exciting, collaborative space that’s centered around health and well-being. We empower everyone on our team to take control of their careers and balance their work and life in a modern, fast-paced environment. 

We offer an exceptional compensation package which includes: 

Compensation base range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually with bonus potential

Day One Benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Competitive Benefits Packages Available)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• LTD/STD, Life and AD&D (100% premiums covered by REP)
• 401k and Roth options with employer match up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Recharge Yourself!

• 4 weeks of PTO accrued during your first year
• 48 hours of sick leave annually
• 7 paid company holidays with an additional floating holiday
• Paid Parental leave after 6 months of employment
• Birthday - Paid day off

Pump-up Perks!

• Unique bonus structure that rewards exceptional individual performance as well as company-wide performance
• Full access to employee gym
• Employee discount on REP equipment and apparel
• Daily snacks and drinks provided by REP (for onsite employees)
• 'Fitness' casual attire
• Company and team building events
• Professional growth and development within the organization
• LIFE-WORK balance

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and use hands to operate the telephone, type and operate the computer and mouse. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and bend and twist neck. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 00 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 00 pounds assisted.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. 

 REP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, REP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  

 This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at REP.