What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Product Introduction Program Manager position at Managed Staffing, Inc.?
Job Title: NPI Program Manager
Location: Austin, Texas
The Project/Program Management Analyst will play a critical role in planning and coordinating New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for board manufacturing operations. This position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex manufacturing timelines and deliverables. The ideal candidate will serve as a key liaison between Internal Business Unit engineering and planning, procurement, and Contract Manufacturer planning teams to ensure successful product launches
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Key Responsibiliti
esNPI Planning & Coordinati
- onDevelop and maintain comprehensive NPI project plans for board manufacturing, including timelines, milestones, and resource requiremen
- tsServe as primary liaison to Contract Manufacturing te
- amCoordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain tea
- msTrack and report on NPI program status, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategi
esManufacturing Planning & Analys
- isDevelop build plans and production schedules in collaboration with Business Unit planning and Contract Manufacturing planning tea
- msMonitor and track key manufacturing metrics including yield, cycle time, and quality performan
- ceIdentify bottlenecks and recommend process improvemen
tsStakeholder Manageme
- ntServe as primary Business Unit point of contact for NPI planning activiti
- esPrepare and deliver status reports and presentations to program leadersh
- ipCoordinate with suppliers and Contract Manufacturers on NPI schedule requiremen
- tsFacilitate communication between global teams across different time zon
esData Analysis & Reporti
- ngCreate and maintain reports to track NPI progress and KP
- IsAnalyze program data to identify trends, risks, and opportuniti
- esDevelop data-driven recommendations to improve NPI processes and outcom
- esMaintain accurate documentation of NPI activities and lessons learn
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Required Qualificati
onsEducat
- ionBachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fi
eldExperie
- nce3-5 years of experience in program/project management, manufacturing planning, or operati
- onsExperience with NPI processes and board/electronics manufacturing prefer
- redProven track record of managing complex, cross-functional proje
ctsTechnical Ski
- llsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Proje
- ct)Experience with project management tools and methodolog
- iesFamiliarity with ERP/MRP syst
- emsData analysis and visualization ski
llsCore Competenc
- iesExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilit
- iesStrong organizational and time management ski
- llsEffective communication skills in English (written and verb
- al)Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorit
- iesDetail-oriented with strong follow-thro