Product Development Manager, Golf Ball R&D

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp

Carlsbad, CA

Full Time

Senior

131k-196k

5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Callaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, we push the limits of performance and create demonstrably superior products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to move the game forward, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission! By joining Callaway Golf, you also join part of the portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and WGT. "Modern Golf" is the dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and off-course golf.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee a team of technical experts, fostering collaboration and driving initiatives that align with our technical roadmap.
Leverage golfer insights to develop new products, ensuring they meet performance and launch expectations across our golf ball platform.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to pull together innovative technologies from the greater team.
Understand and experience in the areas of new materials, aerodynamics, golf ball processing and evaluation of new constructions is beneficial.
Develop innovation, product and people strategies to support business objectives.
Contribute to overall department planning, priorities and foster teamwork.
Manage innovation calendar and align with various departments to meet future technical objectives.
High level of engagement within the RD team and departments across the business.
Seek and advise R&D Leadership of new intellectual property opportunities.
Meet with personnel to review progress on projects, assign new projects and reprioritize existing projects as needed.
Provide appropriate feedback to individuals on an ongoing basis to manage performance, and also conduct annual performance reviews, goal setting, and tracking.

Requirements

Experience in leading technical teams and managing innovation projects.
Strong understanding of golf ball technology, including materials, aerodynamics, and processing.
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and departments.
Experience in developing product strategies aligned with business objectives.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Experience with intellectual property development and management.

Nice to Have

Experience with new materials, aerodynamics, golf ball processing, and evaluation of new constructions.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in product development, engineering, or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $130,700.00 - $196,300.00 USD annually.

Working at Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp

Callaway Golf fosters a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. The company is committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates diversity, supporting associates to bring their authentic selves to work every day. They value diverse backgrounds and experiences as essential for problem-solving and creative thinking.

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