New Product Introduction Program Manager - United Kingdom - Innova Solutions

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    Twelve- month contract Stafford NPI Program Manager for engine products for electric power applications.

    You will be responsible for leading high performing, cross functional teams through the NPI process for each program you manage.

    You will establish a project management plan and use the plan to manage product delivery; plan and manage resources for implementing changes; assist in evaluating requests.

    You will have an engineering-based degree with ten years relevant background. You should be able to program manage through the NPI lifecycle. Your responsibilities High level program management of multiple large NPI programs.
    Presentation of weekly/monthly updates to management on NPI program progress, risks & concerns.
    Team meetings, frequency as needed but typically weekly, for governing NPI programs.
    Oversee creation of Program Project Plans and maintaining the plan schedule in support of Gateway Schedules.
    Ensure program functional requirements are aligned with the product strategy, program financials, cost targets and Gateway schedules are met.

    Organization and facilitation of key presentations including Stakeholder Updates, NPI Governance Meetings, NPI gateway reviews and NPI Issue Resolution Meetings as needed.

    Quickly and correctly identify problems which may not be obvious and solve problems by determining the best course of action within departmental guidelines.

    Management and coordination of development, pilot, field follow and first production product builds through Operations.
    Builds relationships with other departments within the NPI program team. Identifies cost containment opportunities. Identifies trends and areas of focus for continuous improvement.

    Guide and coach both junior members of the project management team as well as global cross functional areas representatives assigned to the relative NPI program.

    Your NPI Program Manager skill set Experience/knowledge of off-road engine products for electric power applications.
    Engine/Electric Power ExperiencePMI or PMP certification preferred.

    Demonstrated strong personal initiativeDemonstrated strong communication skillsDemonstrated strong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work well independentlyAbility to quickly assemble cross functional teams to address program opportunitiesProficiency working with computer systems.

    Software programs used frequently include, but not limited to:
    Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Teams, Word.
    If this sounds like you, apply, and we can discuss