Michael Upp
About Michael Upp
Michael Upp is a Manager of Program Management for New Product Delivery at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in engineering and project management, having held various roles at Harley-Davidson and previously at GE.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Michael Upp has held multiple roles at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2003. He began as a Cooperative Engineer in Customer Correlation and progressed to various engineering and management positions. His roles included Project Engineer and Project Lead in Customer Correlation, and he served as Program Manager and Manager in New Product Delivery. His tenure at Harley-Davidson spans over 14 years, with his current position as Manager Program Management - New Product Delivery starting in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Michael Upp earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 1997 to 2002. He later pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration at Marquette University, which he completed from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering principles and business management.
Background
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Michael Upp worked at GE as a Cooperative Engineer focusing on Materials, NVH, and New Product Introduction from 1999 to 2000. His early career included a Cooperative Engineer position at Harley-Davidson in Customer Correlation, where he gained initial industry experience. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in program management and product delivery.
Career Progression
Michael Upp's career at Harley-Davidson reflects a steady progression through various engineering and management roles. He transitioned from an Engineer in Customer Correlation to Project Lead and then to Program Manager. His roles have included significant responsibilities in New Product Delivery, culminating in his current position as Manager Program Management. His experience spans over a decade in project and program management within the motorcycle industry.