Job Summary
The Sr. Program Manager (AC Power) is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Project Manager coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Project Manager must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.
This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH location.
Responsibilities
Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
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Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Development & Introduction process
Assist project team members as required
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects
Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Business, Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other technical degree; Master of Business Administration is a plus.
8+ years' experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a new product development environment (experience with NPDI)
Proven ability to lead others to achieve common goals and to accomplish tasks
Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, project planning
Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
Experience with 3-phase power distribution or UPS systems is preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, & Smartsheet
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