Associate Manager, NPI Projects

Associate Manager, NPI ProjectsThis role is within Chamberlain Group's Nogales NPI Projects group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Develop, implement and update a work plan for the project management unit in a variety of projects including NPD, derivative products, Productivity, Quality Improvement and Business Development, including assignment of projects, establishment of and monitoring of project schedules, and (ii) Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on developing process improvement plans; implement action plan and report out on metrics. Requires 7+ years of experience in managing multiple projects with prior experience in a manufacturing environment with additional 1+ year of prior supervisory experience and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience.Develop, implement and update a work plan for the project management unit in a variety of projects including NPD, derivative products, Productivity, Quality Improvement and Business Development, including assignment of projects, establishment of and monitoring of project schedulesCollaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on developing process improvement plans; implement action plan and report out on metricsSupport to project teams in mitigating project risks by developing risk mitigation plans and facilitate crisis meetings with Operations Management and approving action plans and workarounds to mitigate project risk eventsEstablish, maintain and report on NPI KPI'sProvide regular updates on project status and risks to upper management; communicate relevant issues and deviations to management and technical personnelEnsure adherence to quality standards and review of project deliverables; monitor and ensure adherence to program and department budgetEnsure resources are allocated properly for multiple project teams; analyze reported and potential issues to proactively assign resources requiredFacilitate overall planning, resource coordination and scheduling of manufacturing functionsEnsure utilization of standardized tools and formats for planning, tracking communicating and project risk mitigation.Motivate and lead a high-performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team membersDrive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policiesMaintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team Education/Certifications:Bachelor's degree, technical degree, or equivalent experienceExperience:7+ years of experience in managing multiple projects with prior experience in a manufacturing environment with additional 1+ year of prior supervisory experienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent leadership skillsStrong computer skills (especially MS Project or similar software)Strong knowledge of WindchillWorking knowledge of SAPProven ability to create detailed project plans and use resources efficientlyAbility to gather complex data and diagnose the cause of a problemOther:Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970