Opportunity
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 US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.
 Kohler Ventures seeks a Project Lead to help coordinate activities within and between project teams to align with the strategy and timelines of broader organizational goals. Representative activities might include: project coordination, delegation, reporting & escalation, vendor management, and project implementation.
 The candidate should have a desire to work in an environment similar to a start-up, where hierarchy is flattened, speed is paramount, innovative ideas win the day, and priorities may suddenly shift.
 This role requires a highly collaborative attitude, as teamwork and open communication are essential to success. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, cooperative environment, actively contributing ideas, offering support, and working closely with colleagues across all departments. A strong commitment to fostering a collaborative workspace and cultivating positive, productive relationships is a must.
This position will report directly to the Operations Lead, Kohler Ventures.
In this role you will:
Manage high impact, critical projects across the organization working with teams across Software, Hardware, Design, Manufacturing, and Advanced R&D Define project plans, monitor execution and provide comprehensive reports to leadership and upper management Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendorsAnalyze, evaluate, and overcome project risks to enable project completion on time and within budgetRecommend new processes or systems for improvement; implement new ideas and strategiesProvide support to the broader operations team as needed, assisting with tasks such as data entry, document organization, and coordination of procurement-related activities