Program Manager – New Product Development

About the role

The Program Manager is responsible and accountable for the cross‑functional management of new product development and sustaining projects, coordinating engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other groups to optimise time‑to‑market while monitoring cost, schedule and resources.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate cross‑functional planning and project execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and meeting the agreed scope.
• Monitor team schedules and coordinate activities on the critical path.
• Provide executive‑level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors.
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to keep the project on schedule and cost targets.
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to prevent project slippage.
• Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans.
• Ensure projects follow the NPDi New Product Development & Introduction process.
• Assist project team members as required and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another technical discipline; MBA is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead others to achieve common goals and accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrated competence in problem‑solving, data analysis and 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 meet business objectives.
• Process‑ and results‑oriented with a track record of achieving goals.
• Experience with 3‑phase power distribution or Busbar products is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively at all organisational levels.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Microsoft Project
• Smartsheet
• 3‑phase power distribution
• Busbar product knowledge