He/she would also assist senior leadership in prioritization, resource allocation and tracking of NPD, DTV, complexity reduction and sustaining initiatives. This leader will also be responsible supervising and mentoring enterprise-wide project managers or program managers under the PMO. Candidate should have strong end-to-end program management and organizational skills, proven team leadership skills, and the ability to influence and build positive working relationships across a matrixed organization.
What you’ll be responsible for in this role
Lead the PMO team comprising of project or program managers
Lead deployment of new product development stage gate process across the enterprise and be a change agent in driving process discipline across cross-functional organization.
Deliver critical enterprise projects per annual operating plan (AOP) or long range plan (LRP)
Lead cross-functional teams (including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Product Management/Marketing) in managing and driving end-to-end concept to commercialization of identified strategic new product development projects.
Continuously improve processes across organization to drive agility.
Drive measurable results and influence others towards business objectives, regardless of reporting structure. Establish key performance indices (KPI) for enterprise targets and track monthly, quarterly, or annual progress towards those targets.
Update senior/functional leadership on project prioritization, status and request for resources/staffing supporting the business cases for all assigned projects.
Develop project management tools towards productive execution of projects across enterprise
Conduct training and establish training materials for all cross-functional teams
Establish risk mitigation tools and train associated teams to effectively utilize them.
Develop critical path analyses for development projects and identify means to accelerate timelines, reduce costs, and/or mitigate risks
Conduct weekly Core Team meetings to provide for cross-functional communication and to manage the cross-functional product development activities
Support the development of project management best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
Cultivate a culture of inclusion and promote a growth mentality among teams and collaborators
Act as a mentor, thought partner, and Agile evangelist across the business in service to the consumer
What are the basic qualifications?
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or related field required.
Project or Program Management Certification
At least 8+ years of related technical experience and a proven track record of project or technical program leadership involving product lifecycle management or key business initiatives.
3+ years of demonstrated ability to lead a group of professionals.
What are the preferred qualifications?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Specific experience with food retail refrigeration and service industry preferred
To be a great fit for the role
Candidate should have strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Experience in managing technical projects and facilitating, cross-functional, integrated product team activities
Significant experience with product development for complex systems in diversified industrial firms.
Broad-based business acumen and technical knowledge and experience in order to understand and evaluate design and development activities across all functions
Proven and demonstrated experience in the full life cycle of products from concept to production including commercializing new products through stage gate or toll gate process
Strong understanding of good development engineering processes such as lean product development, Design for Excellence (DFX), Six Sigma concepts, product life cycle management etc
Ability to analyze assigned projects, break down work into functional disciplines, and develop project plans
Strong command of project management and development process best practices
Outstanding written communication skills
Strong verbal communication skills for internal and customer presentations
Strong practical organization, facilitation, and arbitration skills
Demonstrated ownership of tasks from cradle to grave, a “driver/go-getter” mentality, effective time management skills, and the following traits:
Leader
Team builder / player who collaborates using strong interpersonal skills
Independent self-starter with initiative
Effective multi-tasker
Change agent
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
Winning Through Customers
Respects and Values People
Expectations for Results
High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What’s in it for you?
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays
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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

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