Director-Global PMO New Product Development-Power Systems

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Why You Will Love this Job

Location: Hybrid 3 days a week in Kohler. WI

The Director-Global PMO: New Product Development is responsible for the management of the total global new product development (NPD) portfolio for Power Systems as well as the leadership of assigned strategic initiatives. The scope of the NPD portfolio is of significant size and complexity and includes extensive global collaboration.

*Note the approval of NPD and Capital plans and priorities are set by the Executive Leadership Team.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensures high quality products are developed built and shipped within parameters defined by the commitments documented in the New Product Schedule (timeframe budget resources etc.).

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the PMO team their performance and Rehlkos project management process.

• Monitors projects evolution resolves barriers and drives to project completion according to agreed to goals and metrics.

• Autonomously manages the development process and communicates to senior management on a variety of processes and technical issues. Has respected knowledge of major system components. Anticipates and manages tasks/risks within each phase of a project.

• Facilitates preparation of the global Multi-Generational Product Plan (MGPP) New Product Schedule (NPS) Financial Plan and Capital Plan by providing resources analysis and insight regarding project synergies and /or interdependencies.

• Plans manages and assigns PMO resources to projects. Assignments based upon project characteristics of complexity scope and experience required. Plans and manages workload of program managers. Provides performance expectations evaluation and development opportunities for direct or dotted line reports.

• Defines decision-making process for project teams. Coaches project team personnel to develop and implement cross-functional solutions to complex issues.

• Makes informed decisions in the event that the project team cannot. Decisions made are critical and have significant financial and schedule impact to the program/company.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with senior management for the purpose of aligning NPS objectives and removing obstacles for project completion.

• Establishes a common set of project management processes tools and reporting functions and maintain the project management methodology (e.g. standards policies templates etc.). Works with senior management to continually promote teach and improve the NPD process and organization. 1

• Forecasts resource utilization and capacity to achieve optimal staffing ratios and workflows within the NPD Program Management team. Establish and maintain a resource planning process to allocate resources to approved project/program based upon ranked priority. Re-forecast project timelines and/or identify additional resources requirements as project/programs scope changes.

• Oversees the development of NPD White Papers ACTs and Capital Plan input to assure consistency with Strategic and Financial Plans. Maintains and leads implementation of Capital Plan for improvements to manufacturing equipment and processes related to new product development programs.

• Collaborates with other businesses within Enterprise (i.e. Rehlko Engines Home Energy Clarke Energy) on cross-business NPD projects. Provide guidance on processes and leadership of project management as required.

• Member of Global Platform Team and Engineering Review Team for gate approvals approval of plans status updates and NPD related activity.

• Facilitates Global Product Council for gate approvals approval of plans status updates and NPD related activity.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a product development related discipline (e.g. Engineering Engineering Management Manufacturing Marketing or Business Administration)

• Masters degree in business or project management is preferred

• 10 years of experience in concurrent product development and a holder of a Project Management Professional certificate preferred.

• Individual must demonstrate an ability to build cohesive global teams improve process communicate and drive actions cross functionally.

About Us

Rehlkoproudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities along with competitive benefits and PurposeCreating an energy resilient world for a better futureand Values: Curiosity Trust Pace and Excellence are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at addition to the investment in your development Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary health vision dental 401(k) with Rehlkomatching and more!

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