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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Sterling Engineering
Overview:
The NPD Program Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and coordinating New Product Development initiatives from concept through to market launch. This role is responsible for managing project timelines, resources, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the successful delivery of new products. The ideal candidate is a strategic and detail-oriented professional with strong project management skills and the ability to drive execution across global teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
* Lead multiple NPD projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with project owners.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including charters, timelines, and status updates.
* Facilitate execution of the stage-gate process, ensuring milestones are achieved and approvals secured.
* Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project delays or issues.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Serve as the primary liaison among cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Marketing, Product Innovation, and Sales.
* Partner with NPD Quality Leads to ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
* Coordinate with external partners, including vendors, contract manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure timely project delivery and compliance with specifications.
Process Optimization
* Evaluate and enhance NPD workflows, documentation practices, and approval processes.
* Standardize project tracking tools and systems (e.g., Smartsheet, Tableau) to improve transparency and operational efficiency.
* Support the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and NPD best practices.
Budget & Resource Management
* Assist in monitoring NPD project budgets and ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
* Track team workload and resource allocation to maintain project momentum and prevent bottlenecks.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
* Monitor key performance indicators such as time-to-market, budget adherence, and product quality.
* Produce weekly progress updates and monthly executive-level reports on NPD performance.
* Lead post-launch evaluations to analyze project outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Training & Stakeholder Engagement
* Deliver training on NPD processes, project management tools, and governance frameworks to internal teams.
* Ensure consistent global communication and alignment across regional stakeholders.
* Facilitate cross-functional engagement and manage expectations through clear, consistent communication.
General Administrative & Ad-Hoc Support
* Contribute to project documentation, dashboard development, and status reporting.
* Support communication and collaboration across global time zones, including occasional evening meetings.
* Travel up to 10% annually for meetings, vendor visits, and market research as required.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management
* Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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