PROJECT MANAGER

Job Overview

This position provides Project Management leadership & is responsible for regional end-to-end Product Development projects leading cross-functional teams across multiple product lines, with KPIs such as Launch on Time, Budget, Cost & Quality 

Job Requirements

• Leverage structured new product development process and stage gate frameworks to lead project activities from initial RFQ through the entire project development and release lifecycle 

• Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure smooth project delivery (including timeline, schedule, budget, quality, and deliverables)   

• Conduct regular cadence of project meetings, document meeting minutes, and assign and maintain action rails; Follow up with appropriate action owners when necessary  

• Manage project stakeholders, including core team members and leadership functions  

• Prepare and present projects to the leadership team to effectively communicate project updates and gain project governance approvals   

• Monitor and maintain risk and issues logs, and escalate when appropriate 

• Proactively identify and communicate escalations around challenges, gaps, support required and resource needs to quickly address issues before they impede successful delivery of the program 

• Encourage strategic thinking from the team throughout a project lifecycle  

• Continuous improvement mindset  

What your background should look like

• 3+ years of relevant experience supporting projects, product development, or project coordination  

• Experience working with global team environments  

• Understanding of stage-gate processing  

• Experience in effect project planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and risk analysis  

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence  

• Excellent at developing and maintaining good working relationships 

• Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills across all levels (both internally and externally) 

Competencies