Program Manager - New Product Development

Marmon Holdings•West Haven, CT

About The Position

KX Technologies LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. The Program Manager leads cross-fuctional project teams through all phases of the New Product Development (NPD) process, from concept to launch, ensuring that program objectives for cost, quality, delivery and performance are achieved. This role serves as the central liaison between internal teams and customers, driving alignment, accountability, and result across global functions.

Requirements

Proven experience managing programs through a Stage-Gate New Product Development process.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional teams with accountability and collaboration.
Proficient in project management methodologies and tools; experience using monday.com for project planning, tracking, and reporting strongly preferred.
Skilled in quality, lean, and continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles and various manufacturing and assembly methods.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in product engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations.
At least 5 years of experience in project or program management; experience leading new product development programs strongly preferred.
Travel as required (approximately 10%).

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent project management training a plus.
Experience in a global or matrixed organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate launch activities and customer requirements with all cross-functional members of the Global Project Team.
Schedule and facilitate global team meetings, including internal sessions and customer-facing reviews.
Manage all phases of product launch projects, interfacing with disciplines such as product development, process engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with company and customer expectations.
Ensure that personnel, equipment, and capital resources are aligned and committed to project goals.
Identify, track, and mitigate program risks while ensuring proactive issue resolution.
Collaborate with sourcing and research teams to identify and qualify suppliers for new technologies or processes.
Partner with engineers to develop tooling, fixtures, and work instructions for new product releases.
Lead the team in applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to reduce cost and complexity.
Oversee engineering change management, ensuring that all modifications are validated, documented, and communicated effectively.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure adherence to NPD process standards.
Represent Marmon Water in discussions with customers, suppliers, and technical forums throughout the program lifecycle.
Provide regular program status reports and performance metrics to management.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.