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Senior Project Leader, Commercial
Kohler, WI
Job Description
Senior Project Leader, CommercialWork Mode:HybridLocation: Kohler WIOpportunityUnder the functional guidance of Global Program Manager, Commercial Category, will perform the function of Sr. NPD Project Leader with an emphasis on executing new product launches through our manufacturing sites world wide for commercial category.Specific ResponsibilitiesCoordination and Project Management of New Product Development projects/ Migration Projects.Act as Project Leader and execute project management duties on New Product Development / Migration projects through the defined D gate process.Lead cross functional teams through the development of a project timeline and maintain it throughout the life of the project.Periodically present the status of the project to management.Drive the supporting teams like Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing & Supply chain towards on time completion of the pre-production build and pilot build on NPD projects.Facilitate and coordinate project activities to minimize project timelines.Develop and manage the project budget with the team, including development expense, capital tooling and expense tooling.Guide the team to develop new products that meet cost targets.Primarily responsible for creating preliminary product cost estimates in conjunction with engineering.Primarily responsible for the accuracy of preliminary cost estimates and final costing of products.Support Marketing and ID team during CR(Concept Review) & DR (Design Review process) by liaising with Engineering and Manufacturing team to drive cost and budget estimates.Work with department heads, resource managers to get resource allocated for the projects.Manage the collection of project data for NPD process gate exits and release for shipment documents.Facilitate team meetings and record meeting minutes.Change Agent / Process Improvement:Regularly provide feedback and ideas/solutions for process improvements including the New Product Development process and manufacturing processes.Regularly provide feedback and actively participate in the improvement of project management practices within the Program Management group.Provide cost reduction input to Value Engineering group.Leadership & Mentoring:Assist/mentor less experienced team members, rotation program engineers as needed.Provide development feedback on team members to their functional supervisors.Skills/RequirementsBachelor of Science degree in Engineering (or other applicable four year degree) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, product design, process engineering or manufacturing engineering. Alternately 12-15 years of experience and proven ability in related field or work environment.Experience in managing projects, working in cross-functional team environment, and/or functioning as project team leader required.Strong organizational and communication skills required.Be flexible to address project management needs for any projects within Global Commercial Products as they arise and can work under high pressure situations.Strong leadership and analytical skill.Experience on MS Project / Teams / Project Online or other Project Management software.MBA / PMP / Prince 2 certification would be added advantage.Travel required 15% to 20% as part of the role visiting Kohler and Vendor facility basis project needs. We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity.
Job Summary
Company
Destination Kohler
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4 to 8 years
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