NPDI Project Manager

What kind of work will you be doing? Lead end-to-end project management for new product development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Ensure the projects are managed in accordance with the Corporate NPDI (New Product Development and Introduction) Process, Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, while effectively managing risks and dependencies.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and foster a culture of teamwork to achieve project deliverables and meet aggressive deadlines.
Work with management of different operating functions to identify and obtain required resources to adequately staff projects.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between various stakeholders, including engineering teams, operations, product offering and executive leadership.
Track and report on project progress, budget utilization, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders and senior management.
Identify and proactively mitigate risks and issues that may impact project timelines, scope, or quality.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and efficiency in the product development process.
Collaborate closely with the Product Management team to define product requirements, specifications, and ensure alignment with customer needs and with the Engineering team to develop and validate solutions which are compliant with the requirements set, at a competitive product cost.
Initiate and complete post-launch product analysis and feedback collection to inform future iterations and enhancements.
What will make you successful? Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master degree preferred). Minimum 3 years' experience as a Project/Program Manager, leading projects or programs in a structured organization Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization. Good Project management skills, PMP certification strongly preferred. Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet) Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams towards a common goal. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Availability to travel up to 20% of the time, mainly within Europe, occasionally in other regions. Experience in the HVAC sector is preferred. Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) is a plus.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Customer Focus Operational Excellence High-Performance Culture Innovation Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS Own It Act With Urgency Foster a Customer-First Mindset Think Big and Execute Lead by Example Drive Continuous Improvement Learn and Seek Out Development
The anticipated salary range for this role in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy is between 48.000€ to 60.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities. The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.
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