Project Manager, New Product Development

About the role

This is a critical role to help launch new products in the Connected, Energy and Assisted Technologies realm. This position manages the internal New Product Program (NPP) production launch process from Kick-Off through Ready to Ship Authorization (Gate 90) for Energy and Connected Solutions products. Responsibilities include managing an inter-department Cross Functional Team (CFT) to achieve project deliverables including but not limited to: Project schedule creation and management, development planning, prototyping, regulatory testing, production readiness, technical publications completion, parts service set up and RTS sign-off. Additional responsibilities include continuous improvement initiatives and life cycle project management of non-NPP projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the New Product Development (NPP) production launch process from Product Design Approval (Gate 50) through Ready to Ship Authorization (RTS) (Gate 90) for Houston and Marengo-built products.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the product development process, including requirements development, technical design, manufacturing, assembly, validation, and product release stages.
• Applies project management methodology, including analyzing and managing project risk, and minimizing financial exposure.
• Creates and maintains project master schedules.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Ensures project documents are complete, up to date, and stored appropriately.
• Set priorities for internal engineering and contracted resources.
• Anticipate potential schedule delays and plan alternative actions as needed.
• Rearranges competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Coordinate the efforts of the engineering, sales, and production departments to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with the requirements of sales orders and budgets.
• Communicate cross-functionally between departments to ensure all parties involved are informed and up to date on project changes and delays.
• Advises Company management of the program statuses on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7-10 years of experience in Project Management, Engineering, or Product Management.
• Experience in product development and utilization of stage-gate processes
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience leading Cross Functional Teams and ability to build solid business relationships
• Effective communication skills (written & oral)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project)
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Skills

• Understanding an experience with SAP ERP System
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with Energy, Connected Solutions (Telematics) or Assisted Technologies
• Experience with Forklift products and/or heavy equipment manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holiday
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
• 401k with automatic company contribution and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• On-site fitness center (Houston)
• On-the-job training and development

Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $85,000- $125,000 annually. The specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office) with minimal travel required to support NPP activities and travel to the Marengo campus.