Skillman, NJ - Senior Project Manager III

JOB DESCRIPTION

• In this role, the individual would participate in business unit level strategy setting and decision-making forums, drive the successful launch of individual design projects within the franchise, and have responsibility for driving improvement in the overall GBU level Design Process Dashboard
• While participating in GBU level strategy setting and decision-making forums, will establish credibility by providing leadership, perspective and innovative thinking in support of franchise goals
• Will be the "go to" person for all franchise related design project opportunities
• In the design project manager role, the individual leads projects from stage 0 to 5 of the new design development process
• The overall goal is to maximize business impact while launching design programs on time
• This individual must manage a matrixed team that includes representation from, Global Design Strategy Teams, Global Engineering, Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Package Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Regulatory, Finance, National Planning, Sales and Logistics
• Individual provides frequent senior management updates on projects a highly matrixed, fast paced environment
• As dashboard owner, project metrics would improve from overtime (launch cycle to launch cycle)
• Utilizing Design Project Management dashboards, project metrics and lessons learned, this individual would drive improvement to increase the effectiveness, speed, and efficiency of Design Development Process for their franchise
• Individual will apply their knowledge of Design Project Management and Stage Gate Methodology as well as Process Excellence Six Sigma, Lean, Design Excellence and/or Technology Transfer methodology in having projects sanctioned or leading projects to optimize the Design Process in support of their franchise

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or related field; MS/MBA/PhD preferred
• Skills and competencies required include: Proven design project management skills, strong leadership skills, project planning, risk identification and elevation, strong influencing, strong communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate sense of urgency, problem solving skills, credibility with all levels of leadership
• Ten years New Product Development experience preferred
• Minimum five years project management experience required
• Proven design project management success required
• Understanding of global strategic business plans and ability to lead cross-functional teams in the translation of business strategies into winning design programs required
• Interpersonal skills including leadership, independent thinking, ability to drive global programs required
• Global communication being persuasive and effective, interdependent partnering skill a must along with influencing and negotiating skills required
• Ability to travel globally 25% of the time required
• Ability to master significant complexity required
• Process Excellence/Six Sigma certification preferred
• International work experience (multi-regional perspective; design and technical) preferred

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