ROLE OBJECTIVE
This position is responsible for end-to-end Product Development projects leading cross functional team with KPI’s as Launch on Time, Budget, Cost & Quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead multiple high complex New Product Development projects with end-to-end ownership of projects.
• Manage the development of all project activities from the initiation to the closure, covering the scope of all Functions.
• Responsible for defining & managing the project scope, budget, resource, schedule, change, Risk, communication…
• Identify the risks, issues, and manage the associated corrective action plans, addressing and resolving issues/impediments in project.
• Lead the decision-making process at project level.
• Stakeholder management – Manages stakeholder expectations. Setting up cadence with stakeholders for smooth execution of projects.
• Organize, lead and motivate project team.
• Challenge the functions to take ownerships of the project objectives.
• Provide the project evaluation and project status report to management on a regular basis.
• Drive fast NPI execution in global setting.
• Work with team for well control of project documentation following LEANPD process.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years professional experience & at least 5 years in Project Management experience in industrial product / Hardware domain.
• Distributed & multi-cultural global team management experience
COMPETENCIES (TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL)
MUST HAVE
• In depth understanding of Gate process in Product development.
• Extensive experience in project planning & execution.
• Experience in effective project management strategies and good project management mindset.
• Experience in Stakeholder management, requirement management.
• Extensive experience in Leading teams to success, collaborate across boundaries, track results, and develop Communication and responsibility matrix.
• Good presentation and excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in English with good verbal and written communications skills, ability to communicate Globally at all levels internally and externally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and MS office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in project ROI analysis (NPV, IRR, Payback period).
PREFERABLE
• Experience in Terminal and connector industry or products.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (Molding, stamping, plating).
• Certified PMP or equivalent project management certifications.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team- oriented environment.
RELATIONSHIPS
This position will interface with the following:
• Senior Leadership
• Product Management
• Marketing & Sales
• Product Engineering
• Plant Engineering & Sourcing
• Finance
• Testing Labs