Program Manager Product Development (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)
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Job Location:
Kinston, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Description:
Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the worlds largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design advanced engineering and technology and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts batteries chargers automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.
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Job Responsibilities
Manage the Product Development Process (PDP) for assigned product development projects including new market entries model redesigns system upgrades and major product modifications. Projects may be complex and concurrent with dependencies on other projects and departments. Under general supervision oversee project scope schedule budget quality cost targets and overall development performance. This role reports to the onsite Chief Engineer with a dotted line to the Senior Manager of Program Management.
- Project Management - Lead assigned PDP projects from concept through production launch and closure. Define project scope goals schedules budgets performance targets and quality objectives. Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget resolve issues adjust plans as needed and ensure successful product introduction. Conduct post-project reviews. Support parts tracking and manage inventory disposition during development builds (DV/MCS).
- Leadership and Communication - Facilitate project meetings maintain accurate project documentation and communicate progress risks and deviations to team members stakeholders and leadership.
- Organizational Development - Build team capability through coaching and mentoring. Collaborate with other Program Managers and provide task prioritization guidance to technical staff as project needs dictate. Continue professional development.
- Product and Cross-Functional Support - Support PDP-related compliance efforts (e.g. ISO EU requirements). May represent the company in explaining PDP practices and recommend process improvements as approved by management. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience in materials control production planning project management or product development
- Good computer communication organizational problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and project management software
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate across business units
- Willingness to travel occasionally with overnight stays (05%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Project Management Business Engineering or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Knowledge of company department interdependencies
Work Authorization:
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future is unavailable.
No agency calls please.
Compensation and Benefits:
Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan Flexible Benefits Plan 401K Retirement Savings Plan Life and Disability Benefits Paid Parental Leave Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Tuition Reimbursement and much more.
EOE Veterans/Disabilities
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies. Crown’s award-winning line of lift trucks maintains a reputation for advanced product design, engineering and integrated manufacturing processes. Offering a broad range of forklifts, as well as automation and fleet manag ... View more
