DescriptionTheGlobal Process Specialist Product Managementsupportsthe stage gate management process to ensure that new product introductions into the marketplace are successful. This position will be a subject matter expert on the stage gate process lead continuous process improvements with input from stakeholders and coordinate implementation of new processes as well as evaluate the success of the processes.
This position will serve ourWater Corporate Division located inRoswell GA.
Responsibilities- Manages and supports the stage gate process for Product Management from end to end.
- Coordinates the strategic action plan to deliver the stage gate process and Product Management tools across the organization.
- Leverage the Product Management platform for reporting financial status project status and resource needs to Executive Leadership.
- Executes a detailed plan that defines key milestone deadlines and metrics for changes to the processes.
- Measures global KPIs for alignment on objectives and track progress of the NPI projects through the stage gate process.
- Institutes change management process to align on adjustments needed for new product introductions through the stage gate process and communicates these changes with appropriate stakeholders.
- Leads process reporting to include KPI analysis as well as leads issue resolution with crossfunctional team and escalates as needed.
- Support Product Managers with project management of critical NPI projects.
Qualifications- Bachelors degree in business engineering or related field of study or equivalent quality systems or process controls
- Minimum 5 years experience in product management marketing process improvement engineering or related field.
- Minimum 3 years experience in project management demonstrating team leadership skills.
- Proven track record for influencing results in a matrix.
- Knowledge and expertise in Clarity PPM preferred.
- Process certifications are a plus (e.g. 6Sigma PMP CBAP ASQ etc.
- Knowledge of and experience in Stagegate processes for product development.
- Experience working in a change management system to define the overall product development process for the organization.
- Strong analytical organization time management and multitasking skills.
- Highly energetic and demonstrates initiative.
- Ability to think outside the box to offer new ideas concepts solutions etc.
- Capable of maintaining sensitive/confidential information across different levels of the organization to include both internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to lead and develop a team effectively
- Proficient computer skills and indepth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Ability to travel 2550 with the ability to travel internationally.
HOW TO STAND OUT
- Masters degree in business administration or related field.
- Prior experience implementing in a Clarity environment a plus
- HVAC / Water Heating industry experience or related in manufacturing environment preferred.
- Proven experience in change management initiatives and process transformation
- Project Management Professional certification.
- Bilingual (verbal proficiency)
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