Product Integration Manager III

Worker Type

Regular

The New Product Integration (NPI) Manager III oversees and is responsible for operations‑based strategy, planning, and execution of new product launches in conjunction with the program management office. Responsible for defining, developing and executing all program level plans focused on operations to successfully meet all phases of the program. This includes product cost, quality, manufacturing, tooling, test, supply chain and logistics.

Can act as mentor to other NPI Managers. The NPI Manager's primary goal is to be the central focal point & authority for multiple programs going into initial production and to drive and ensure flawless transition of product‑specific deliverables from design into manufacturing meeting or exceeding program objectives.

• Support or lead in the development of NPI program planning and estimating for complex programs. Manages all aspects of planning multiple NPI Program plans.
• Ensures site factories/Functional Operations organizations are adequately executing efforts to meet program objectives, Successful operations strategy of larger scope programs, varying in complexity, planning, support and execution of critical new products integrating into production environment.
• Oversee operational tasking, deliverables, budget and schedule associated with manufacturing readiness and manufacturing maturation.
• Ensure a smooth transition from development into operations.
• Monitors data across multiple NPI programs establishing correlation. Publishes data to support improvements in product development and customer relations.
• Responsible for both internal and external NPI performance objectives, including cost, schedule, technical and performance.
• Responsible for product operations strategies, business cases, and NPI execution related to product portfolio management.
• Must support the rollout, standardizing and continuous improvement of NPI processes, plans, metrics, built into the product development and launch framework.
• Lead program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff.
• Leads and supports complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 12–15 years' experience in New Product Introduction, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing Supply Chain, Program Management or other related function, combined with leadership or management responsibilities.
• Proven track record of leading multiple, concurrent programs.
• Proficient in EACs/Risk/Opportunity Management/Gate Review processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes.
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers.
• A strong communicator able to articulate vision/mission to team.
• Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity.
• Ability to adeptly use influence without authority in a matrix organizational structure.
• Understanding of partnering between Program Management and Operations/Manufacturing.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships; data‑driven and willing to take action; enthusiastic and motivated; and detailed while managing several work‑streams.
• Ability to travel within the Continental U.S. up to 25%.

• EVMS and PMP Certified.
• Lean/6 Sigma Trained.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project; EVMS a plus. Macro experience a plus.
• Experience in developing program plans, budgets and schedules.
• Knowledge of ERP, MRP, MES, PLM Systems;
  Knowledge of Proposal/BOE.
• Experience in engineering and production environments.
• Experience in Mil‑Aero/DOD programs.
• Effective written and verbal communication…