Job Overview

Coordinates, develops and monitors the implementation of organizational projects in tandem with business goals and objectives.

Job Requirements

ROLE OBJECTIVE 

This position provides Project Management leadership & is responsible for end-to-end Product Development projects leading cross functional team with KPI’s as Launch on Time, Budget, Cost & Quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Lead multiple medium to high complexity New Product Development projects with end-to-end ownership of projects.
•    Excellent cross functional leadership ability.                        
•    Drive diverse and inclusion workplace by identifying individual differences and their value; ability to recognize and respect the value of individual difference and diverse perspectives at all levels of the organization.
•    Stakeholder management – Identifies and manages stakeholder expectations. Setting up cadence with stakeholders for smooth execution of projects.
•    Cost Control: Manage the Project Capital, Expense and Resource Expenditures to stay within budget and ensure that the financial metrics are met.
•    Economic Analysis: Support alternatives evaluation, variance analysis, cost calculations, etc.
•    Communications: Develop the Project Communication Plan, lead periodic Management Level Project Reviews, Report Project Progress.
•    Developing project schedules, resource requirements and budget forecasts. Tracking and reporting on project progress and product cost 
•    Change Management: Perform integrated Change Management Control 
•    Addressing and resolving issues/impediments in project 
•    Leading continuous improvement of existing processes and implementation of new project components.
•    Monitoring coordination of internal resources with appropriate department, resolving operational issues, and ensuring project implementation on time, on cost, on quality.
•    Effective project Risk management: create, monitor, and control risk management plans.

EDUCATION & CRITICAL EXPERIENCE 
•    Bachelor in engineering with 12-15 Yrs. Or master’s with 10-12 years of experience 
•    5-7 years of Project Management experience in industrial product / Hardware domain
•    Distributed & multi-cultural team management experience.

COMPETENCIES (TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL) 
MUST HAVE 
•    In depth understanding of Toll Gate / Stage Gate process in Product development. 
•    Experience in effective project management strategies and tactics
•    Extensive experience in Stakeholder management, requirement management
•    Exposure to manufacturing processes (Moulding, stamping, plating) 
•    Good verbal and written communications skills, ability to communicate Globally at all levels internally and externally.
•    Fluency in English languages
•    Extensive experience in project planning & execution
•    Extensive experience in Leading project teams to success, collaborate across boundaries, track results, and develop Communication and responsibility matrix.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Project
•    Proficient with MS office tools (XL, Word, PowerPoint)
•    Proficient in project ROI analysis (NPV, IRR, Payback period)
•    Work along with CFT for problem solving and brainstorming. 
PREFERABLE
•    Exposure to regulatory approval process such as UL, CSA, CQC, VDE etc 
•    Experience in Terminal and connector industry or products
•    Exposure to Agile Project Management
•    Certified PMP or equivalent project management certifications

•    Japanese language skill

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies