PMO Product Development Process Specialist (PLM Specialist 3)

TekWissen • Newark, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The PMO Product Development Process Specialist will support the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of the client’s Product Development Process (PDP). The role partners with cross-functional teams to drive process excellence, improve operational efficiency, and support execution across the product development lifecycle. It supports end-to-end product lifecycle activities from concept through launch and recommends and implements improvements that strengthen execution and organizational alignment.

The position is a three-month temporary assignment with hybrid work in Newark, California. The client operates in the automotive industry and specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing luxury electric vehicles, with a focus on innovation, performance, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Project/Program Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 4–5+ years of experience in product development, engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, or program/project management.
• Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) and product lifecycle processes.
• Strong analytical, process-mapping, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex stakeholder inputs into structured workflows and actionable plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive or EV industry experience.
• Product Development Process (PDP) experience.
• Systems engineering or requirements management experience.
• Manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or product launch experience.
• APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, or change management experience.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Comfort facilitating meetings and presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the Product Development Process (PDP).
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Analyze workflows and identify process gaps, risks, and dependencies.
• Develop process maps, governance documentation, KPIs, milestone definitions, and RACI matrices.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and drive action items to completion.
• Support end-to-end product lifecycle activities from concept through launch.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen execution and organizational alignment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level