Effectively and efficiently executes New Product Development (NPD) projects from quotation phase to completion in line with the scope definition and within the given time, budget and quality constraints. Other type projects (internal, process improvement, concept development) can be part of the scope of the Project Manager as well.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
· Project planning. Creates a project plan including deliverables, planning and budget, in line with PPE policies and standards, and in accordance with the business case and customer expectations.
· Resource and Capacity Planning. Builds a project team with in- and/or external expertise, the availability of the required resources, tools and facilities, and allocates project activities to the individual project team members, in line with the project plan.
· Project Execution. Supervises the progress of the project according to plan and business case, ensures execution of the activities by the project team members and takes corrective measures if necessary.
· Project Reporting. Develops and presents project progress reports to provide internal and external stakeholders with appropriate information for decision making and follow-up.
· Stakeholder Management. Ensures the implementation of the project deliverables, manages relationships and (changing) expectations and relevant stakeholders during execution and develops actions to support them.
· Evaluates execution and lessons learned after finishing the project with all stakeholders, in order to learn and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
· Project Management Office. Oversees the portfolio of projects at hand and makes sure Project Management best practices methodologies are captured and shared within PPE to contribute to the improvement of Project Management capabilities in the organization.
Skills and Competencies
· Deep understanding of and experience with PMI or comparable Project Management methodologies
· Good commercial and negotiation skills
· Good communication and people skills
· Decision making: Analyze Issues & Solve Problems
· Innovation: Encourage Innovation
· Continuous improvement: Foster a Culture of Improvement
· Drive for results: Execute Efficiently
· Effective Communication: Foster open Communication
Education and Experience
Education Requirements:
· Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent
· Minimum 5 years of project management experience in a technical project-based environment.
Experience Requirements:
· Experience with financial models
· Experience in a multidisciplinary and international environment
· Excellent knowledge of English
Physical Demands
Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.
Work Environment
Primary work environment is temperature controlled office setting but may also be visiting different manufacturing facilities where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required. Employee will be exposed to low levels of noise in an office.