NPI Project Manager II
This role is within Chamberlain Group's Nogales NPI Projects group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Lead multiple medium complexity NPD, derivative, quality improvement and productivity projects, and (ii) Manage Operations cross-functional teams, ensuring project milestones are meet on time and within project budget; Provide direction, assign responsibilities and address issues for project team members, understanding their unique and complimentary roles, interdependencies and responsibility of each within the project framework. Requires 5+ years of experience in managing multiple projects and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience.
Manage Operations cross-functional teams, ensuring project milestones are meet on time and within project budget; Provide direction, assign responsibilities and address issues for project team members, understanding their unique and complimentary roles, interdependencies and responsibility of each within the project framework
Responsible for tracking and managing all project charges, developing project presentations, advising management of project status and managing and reporting all project costs
Represent Operations as a member of NPD program CORE teams
Work with functional area managers or their representatives to develop Operations Project Plans that meet stakeholder expectations and established project deliverables; Write Proposals (technical descriptions, schedules, cost breakdowns)
Coordinate the efforts for functional departments to ensure that the projects are managed in accordance with established policies and procedures; Support and implement policies, procedures and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (TS 16949, APQP and AIAG)
Manage changes to the project scope, schedule and costs using appropriate verification techniques
Identify and communicate high-level risks, assumptions and constraints
Develop cost estimates and execute cost reduction strategies
Implement approved action plans and workarounds to mitigate project risk events
Create strong customer relations and communication including negotiations and delivery of services Education/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience Experience:
5+ years of experience in managing multiple projects Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent leadership skills
Strong computer skills (especially MS Project or similar software)
Strong knowledge of Windchill
Working knowledge of SAP
Proven ability to create detailed project plans and use resources efficiently
Ability to gather complex data and diagnose the cause of a problem Other:
Advanced English Proficiency
