Director-Global PMO: New Product Development-Power Systems

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$148,250 - $191,850/Yr
Full-time • Director
Hybrid • Kohler, WI
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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.

  • 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 Rehlko’s 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.
  • 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/program’s 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a product development related discipline (e.g. Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Marketing or Business Administration)
  • 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.
  • Master’s degree in business or project management is preferred
  • competitive salary
  • health
  • vision
  • dental
  • 401(k) with Rehlko matching
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