Program Manager – NPD Projects

Location: Kohler

Program Manager – NPD Projects | Job Details Program Manager – NPD Projects Work Mode:
Onsite

Location:

 Onsite 4 –Kohler, WI Opportunity Accountable
for the project management and implementation of a portfolio of new projects
and activities that together align with the business needs and achieve outcomes
/ realize benefits that are of strategic importance.  Responsible for executing the New Product
Schedule utilizing cross-functional resources and the NPD process for new
product development projects.

Serves
as a trusted partner to Engineering, Category Strategy Marketing, Industrial
Design, Supply Chain, and Operations leaders to drive cross-functional
execution and consistent processes across regions. Facilitates collaboration
between teams to ensure effective prioritization, resource alignment, and
successful delivery of strategic programs.

The
scope of responsibility includes a portfolio of product, platform, and other initiatives
of moderate to high complexity, requiring coordination across multiple
functions, categories, and potentially geographies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Manage cross-functional teams through a
defined and gated NPD process to include project timelines and maintaining
it through the life of the project.

Ensure high quality products are developed, built and shipped on
time as defined by the commitments documented in the New Product Schedule.

Autonomously manage the development
process and communicate to senior management on a variety of processes and
technical issues within each program.

Has respected knowledge of major system components.  Anticipates and manages tasks/risks
within each project.  Defines decision-making process for
project teams.  Coaches project team
personnel to develop and implement cross-functional solutions to complex
issues.

Makes informed decisions in the event
that the project team cannot.

Decisions made are critical and have significant financial and
schedule impact to the program/company.

Manages multiple projects
simultaneously (i.e. Program) and communicate progress to executive
management. Establish and maintain relationships
with senior management for the purpose of aligning NPS objectives and
removing obstacles for project completion. Drive each Program to defined metrics.

Provide performance expectations and
evaluation for cross-functional resources on project teams.  This input will be provided to the
appropriate supervisor and will have equal weight with that of functional
performance expectations and evaluations.

Work with senior management to
continually improve the NPD process and organization.

Develop and manage the project budget
with the team including development expense capital tooling and expense
tooling.  Guide the team to develop
new products that meet cost targets.

Regularly provide feedback and
solutions for process improvements including the New Product Development
process and manufacturing processes.

Facilitate portfolio reviews, resource
planning, and governance processes to support informed decision-making by
leadership.

Provide executive-level reporting,
program status updates, and strategic insights to category and enterprise
leaders.

Support organizational planning through
portfolio analytics, prioritization recommendations, and strategic
resource allocation.

Coach project teams and stakeholders on
program management best practices to improve execution effectiveness and
business outcomes.

ROLE
COMPETENCIESBusiness Insight Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, ensures that the team understands and discusses relevant industry changes. Gives strong messages about how people's efforts make a difference to the broader organization.

Persuades Uses compelling arguments to gain the…