New Product Development Program Manager, Watertown SD
Core
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Role type
Senior IC Program Manager (New Product Development)
Builds
New specialty vehicles, waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, and mobile elevating work platforms
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Equipment / Electric Utility
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Cross-functional team coordination, project planning and scheduling, risk management, stage-gate process management, stakeholder communication, scope and change management
Preferred skills
Project Management certification, experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, familiarity with stage-gate methodologies
Technologies
Project management tools and software
Responsibilities
Manage NPD projects from concept to launch, develop and maintain project plans and milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor project progress and mitigate risks, track and report status to stakeholders, support stage-gate processes, drive continuous improvement in project management processes
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
