New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Aguadilla, PR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Product Introduction Program Management ensures timely enablement of new commodity SKUs which are aligned with new platforms launches and targeted customer needs. Managing multiple programs at the same time while driving cross-functional global teams towards one common goal is crucial in this role. Contributions include applying developed subject matter expertise to solve common and sometimes complex technical problems and recommending alternatives where necessary. Might act as project lead and provide assistance to lower level professionals. Exercises independent judgment and consults with others to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent.
• Typically 4-6 years experience.
• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) programs.
• Knowledge of supply chain or commodity operations.
• Process optimization and continuous improvement experience.
• Using project planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and directing matrixed teams and resources.
• Ability to create and manage program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at management levels.

Nice To Haves

• PMP/PMI certification preferred.
• Experience in Memory commodity or semiconductor-related environments will be a plus.
• Experience using AI tools and technologies will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads a program involving one or more functions and project teams to drive the engineering development and implementation process for a subsystem or component of a product or service offering.
• Develops schedules, critical deliverables, budget, resource allocation plan, and other support requirements for assigned program.
• Coordinates activities of supporting project teams and internal and external development partners; tracks progress against established plan and makes decisions to alter or update schedule and resource allocation to meet product requirements and development schedule.
• Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with management and internal manufacturing and development partners to implement changes to product, process, or program plan to resolve escalated issues, produce solutions, and ensure adherence to budgets and established product roadmaps and schedules.
• Leads and provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development programs catered to helping you reach any career goals.
• Unconditional Inclusion
• Flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level