You will be responsible for assigning tasks and managing timelines on all product development activities. You aren't doing the work but making sure it was completed. In addition to managing tasks/schedules, you will need to facilitate cross functional meetings like stage gates & status updates. Priorities & resources are always a challenge when developing products and you will need to manage those demands when building out a path to launch. You will be a critical member of the team and the glue that holds each department closely together during the development/NPI process. Lastly, you will coordinate buy-in from each stakeholder on the overall project timelines to maintain alignment with priorities & resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Represent the organization's NPI Process
Collaborate with multiple teams throughout the entire product development process to ensure timely market launches
Maintain accountability & enforce process adherence to establish consistent work practices across teams
Learn to guide teams through successful kickoffs resulting in well-defined development phases
Facilitate Stage Gates & regular forums for stakeholder alignment
Co-develop interdependent program timelines with input from all team members & secure buy-in
Identify critical path items to maintain progress towards goals while effectively managing tradeoffs during execution
Formulate action plans to mitigate identified risks & remove obstacles
Foster clear & consistent communication with all areas of the business regarding project status and overall health
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing processes and tools for product
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Operations Leadership or Business Management
At least 2 - 5 years of experience
Exposure to various technical product fields and manufacturing methods
Understanding of contract furniture products preferred
Expert knowledge of Microsoft tools
Working knowledge of program management tools like Basecamp