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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, employing project management best practices, and utilizing tools for effective project execution. Proven ability to establish KPIs, drive process improvements, and mentor teams while fostering a culture of agility and inclusion.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Management Certification8+ Years Technical ExperienceLeadership of ProfessionalsLean Product DevelopmentProduct Lifecycle Management
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementCritical Path AnalysisAgile PracticesRisk MitigationProduct DevelopmentStage Gate ProcessSix Sigma ConceptsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical Program Leadership
Soft Skills
Outstanding Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationFacilitation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
Project Management ToolsTraining Materials DevelopmentKPI Tracking ToolsCore Team Meeting Facilitation
Certifications & Qualifications
Project Management Certification
Industry Keywords
Food Retail RefrigerationService IndustryComplex SystemsBusiness AcumenCross-Functional Teams
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the PMO team comprising project or program managers
- Lead deployment of the new product development stage-gate process across the enterprise
- Deliver critical enterprise projects per the annual operating plan or long-range plan
- Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Product Management/Marketing from concept through commercialization
- Improve organizational processes to drive agility
- Establish KPIs for enterprise targets and track progress
- Update senior and functional leadership on project prioritization, status, and resource or staffing requests
- Develop project management tools for enterprise-wide project execution
- Conduct training and establish training materials for cross-functional teams
- Establish risk mitigation tools and train teams to use them
- Develop critical-path analyses and identify ways to accelerate timelines, reduce costs, and mitigate risks
- Conduct weekly Core Team meetings for cross-functional communication and product development management
- Support project management best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Cultivate inclusion and a growth mentality among teams and collaborators
- Mentor, act as a thought partner, and promote Agile practices across the business
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or related field required
- Project or Program Management Certification
- At least 8+ years of related technical experience and a proven track record of project or technical program leadership involving product lifecycle management or key business initiatives
- 3+ years of demonstrated ability to lead a group of professionals
- Specific experience with food retail refrigeration and service industry preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Experience managing technical projects and facilitating cross-functional, integrated product team activities
- Significant experience with product development for complex systems in diversified industrial firms
- Broad-based business acumen and technical knowledge and experience across functions
- Proven experience in the full life cycle of products from concept to production, including commercializing new products through stage gate or toll gate process
- Strong understanding of lean product development, Design for Excellence (DFX), Six Sigma concepts, and product life cycle management
- Ability to analyze projects, break down work into functional disciplines, and develop project plans
- Strong command of project management and development process best practices
- Outstanding written communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills for internal and customer presentations
- Strong practical organization, facilitation, and arbitration skills
- Demonstrated ownership of tasks from cradle to grave, effective time management, leadership, collaboration, initiative, multitasking, and change-agent capabilities
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Holidays
- Eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in the applicable bonus plan