Requisition ID: 64708 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of The Product Delivery team plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of production operation to meet shipping dates. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine processes and resources; prepares production reports.This role in summary

As a PLO (Project Leadership Office) Project Manager, you will lead cross functional teams and will be responsible for all aspects of multiple product development projects including scope, time, cost, and quality management to ensure successful project delivery. 

 

Your responsibilities will include

Lead projects using the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) System, for Production Development Projects (PDP) & Advanced Development Projects (ADP).

Responsible for the entire project lifecycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing.

Engage project sponsors for scope alignment and change management.

Lead a cross functional team in project activities through weekly core team meetings, 1:1 interactions and other communications needed to manage & deliver the project.

Manage risks and drive issues resolution.

Generate monthly project status reports on Key Project Indicators (KPIs).

Manage data in multiple systems to report KPIs, provide component part tracking status, and bridge communication networks between core team members. 

Give regular reviews to sponsors and other key stakeholders.

Manage and ensure company assets are being deployed in accordance with policy and project deliverables.

Contribute to Project Leadership Office objectives and development.

Report on a portfolio of projects providing oversight on spending and status.

Protecting and securing intellectual property controls within the initiatives under control of this position.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferably engineering and/or business).

3+ years of experience in Consumer/Durable Goods Sector Product Development.

2+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional team projects.

Scope, time, cost, quality, communications, stakeholder and risk management experience leading complex projects.

Travel to Ramos Arizpe Manufacturing Site or Monterrey Technology Center.

Preferred skills and experiences

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Agile Project Management Certification

Masters Degree in Business Administration

Experience in Home Appliance industry, and in Refrigeration

Excellent communication and people skills

Previous experience in coaching and mentoring

Desire to proactively take ownership of issues and drive solutions

Critical thinking and diagnostic capability in a fast-paced environment

 

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