VPI Program Manager NPD Program Manager
VPI Program Manager NPD Program Manager
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Job Description
Role : VPI Program Manager (NPD Program Manager)
Function : Program Management (Sales & Marketing)
Job Summary: Executes overall program management of small/large scope change(s) (varying complexity & size) and delivers VPI (Value Package Introduction) that meets needs of Customers and business. Partners with business stakeholders to ensure a successful project completion.
Key responsibilities:
Leads VPI programs with small/large business impact from inception to completion
Defines tangible and measurable customer expectations and business outcomes and leads the program(s) to achieve both
Determines the scope schedule and resources with key cross functional crossBusiness Units and external stakeholders. Obtains stakeholder commitment and approval of the program contract
Ensures adherence of the program(s) to Value Package Introduction (VPI) process. Tracks and communicates performance against the program contract with senior leadership on an occasional basis. Interfaces and communicates to internal stakeholders on regular basis
Leads crossfunctional identification and mitigation of program risks and issues. Appropriately escalates risks and issues as needed
Leads crossfunctional identification and resolution of program contract changes (scope schedule resources). Coaches and develops peer program manager(s) and/or program leader(s). Adopts and shares best practices
Leads cost reduction initiatives as it part of program to meet customer and business requirements
Work closely with cross functional core team identifies risk and issues of the program and work towards the solution of the same within the timeline
Qualification & Competencies:
- Balances stakeholders Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
- Financial acumen Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
- Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
- Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customercentric solutions
- Decision quality Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward Drives results Consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances
- Ensures accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Instills trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity
- Manages complexity Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
- Plans and aligns Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Project Issue and Risk Management Manages the process to identify assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines. Drives actions to minimize monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible
- Project Management Establishes and maintains the balance of scope schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a project). Ensures results/impact from temporary effort are fully realized as possible. Values differences Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Project Schedule Management Manages the planned schedule using the recommended schedule management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.
- Project Scope Management Manages a list of project deliverables (scope) using the recommended project management tools and processes to ensure that the project includes all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully.
- Builds effective teams & project resource management Building strongidentity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Develops resource (expense and headcount) plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively.
- Adapts to target audience Explains complex topics (significant technical data subject matter expertise etc.) in such a way that the target audience (e.g. sales professionals customers training vendors etc.) can understand retain and use the information
- Technical capabilities Having a knowledgeable understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal forming precision machining forging & casting. Capable to understand the basics of engineering validation analytics and generic structural/performance testing
- Values differences Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Education Licenses Certifications:
- College University or equivalent degree required
- Practical Project Management experience preferred
- New product development training / or experience preferred
- Technical Project management/Sourcing/Supplier quality experience is additional weightage
Experience:
1012 years of relevant new product development experience. Experience with New Product development/Program Management is preferred
Employment Type
Full Time
