Job Description
Responsibilities
Lead cross functional business and engineering teams through assigned NPD projects from inception to completion
Utilize the PGE Product Development Process to develop finished goods architectures that meet business requirements of cost, quality, timing, customer expectations and applicable standards
Lead product development and supply chain activities from definition to production, focusing on speed to market, schedule, budget and product cost.
Represent Global Product Development with internal and external customers (i.e. Business Units (BU’s), Operations, and Suppliers)
Ensure programs launch on time and meet or exceed the deliverables, and actively manage project expense, capital and product cost
Meet the business impact and capital targets at launch (safety, quality, service, cost, growth)
Oversee and motivate all functional areas during development to meet key deliverables (Engineering, Marketing, Sourcing, Finance, Quality, Advanced Manufacturing, and Manufacturing)
Monitor timing, quality, technical, and financial risk on assigned projects so that the correct risk mitigation strategy is developed. Be able to elevate and focus management attention when necessary
Ensure that timely and accurate executive gate reviews and routine reports are conducted on assigned projects
Perform post launch reviews on projects to ensure targets have been met and report gaps to planned business profitability
Remain flexible to changing responsibilities, project prioritization, and workload adjustments
Manage day to day priorities of critical path resources when necessary to help drive results