New Product Development Program Manager, Watertown SD
Watertown, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
Job Title: NPD Program Manager
Report To: Product Marketing Manager
Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized results-driven NPD Program Manager to join our team. The NPD Program Manager will lead the planning coordination and execution of New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through commercialization. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time within scope and aligned with business objectives while facilitating collaboration across multiple departments.
This individual will work cross-functionally with Engineering Product Management Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality Marketing and external partners to drive project success manage risks and ensure successful product launches.
Responsibilities:
- Manage New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through launch and post-launch review
- Develop and maintain project plans schedules milestones and deliverables to ensure timely execution
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to align project activities priorities and resources
- Facilitate project meetings document meeting notes and action items and drive accountability for project deliverables
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify communicate and mitigate risks and issues
- Ensure project requirements objectives and deliverables remain aligned with approved scope and business goals
- Track and report project status key milestones risks and performance metrics to stakeholders and leadership
- Support stage-gate processes and ensure required documentation is completed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle
- Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to support product development activities and decision-making
- Manage project changes scope adjustments and resource requirements while maintaining alignment with business priorities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project management processes tools and NPD execution
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Management or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in project management
- Experience leading cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational planning and time management skills
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities
- Proficiency with project management tools and software
- Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management certification or equivalent project management training
- Experience managing New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through commercialization
- Familiarity with stage-gate product development methodologies
- Experience supporting cross-functional product launch activities
- Experience in manufacturing industrial or electric utility environments
Salary: The compensation range for this position is $83K-$120K annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience certifications etc.
Why join us
- We are a global company and our culture is defined byour Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
- Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
- Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe supported and valued.
- We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions engaging our people and operating in a sustainable way.
- We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
- Through innovation and collaboration our vision remains forward-looking and we aim to be a catalyst for change inspiring others tobuild a better world for generations.
- We offer competitive salaries health insurance (medical dental vision Rx) life insurance accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) short-term and long-term disability extended leave options paid time off company holidays 401k matching employee stock purchase plan legal assistance wellness programs tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
- For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link - Careers Terex Corporate
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex:
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions serving essential sectors such as emergency services waste and recycling utilities and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehiclesincluding fire ambulance and recreational vehiclesalongside waste collection vehicles materials processing machinery mobile elevating work platforms and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe India and Asia Pacific Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations invest in innovation leverage our diversified portfolio and deliver consistent profitable growth for our shareholders.
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Additional Information:
We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting engaging developing and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive supportive non-discriminatory and safe workplace for all team members. To that end we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued listened to and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our an Equal Opportunity Employer employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability including disabled veterans you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at.
The Company offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits including paid vacation 401(k) medical dental and vision.
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About Company
Global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services delivering lifecycle solutions that maximize customer return on investment.