Project Manager Process Improvement-New Product Development

A. O. Smith Corporation • TN

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About The Position

This Project Manager is responsible for leading a high-visibility global project to support the continued implementation and improvement of our Lean Product and Process Development process. The role will work with a cross-functional team and NPD Subject Matter Experts to drive the implementation. This role owns the process documentation, developing executive communications, and managing the change control board. This role is expected to use an agile project management approach and Lean tools & processes to deliver value frequently on the project timeline. This role is also expected to lead the Project Management Community of Practice. This position reports to the Enterprise Excellence Manager for Product Development, within the Chief Technology Officer’s staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree from an accredited university/college
• Well-versed in different Project Management Methods
• 5 years or more in Project Management (relevant co-op or internship experience will be considered)
• Knowledgeable of product creation and launch process – has a firm understanding of the interrelated activities required to execute a new product development project

Nice To Haves

• PMI certification or equivalent; familiarity with modern project management techniques (Agile) and software such as Smartsheets
• Change Management Certification is a plus
• 5 years or more in Product Development or Process Development
• 3 years of NPD experience in an LPPD environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 suite and managing a SharePoint site
• Effective problem solving and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for the implementation of the revamped New Product Development (NPD) process
• Coordinate and manage activity of the implementation core team
• Identify, resolve, and escalate issues which might affect project success
• Partner with the Subject Matter Experts to ensure consistency in defining and documenting NPD processes
• Identify and close gaps between current and future state of organizational knowledge
• Assess and improve organizational acceptance of the new process
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for NPD process
• Lead the Change Management efforts needed to ensure the adoption of NPD tools, processes, and Lean culture throughout the organization
• Communicate with senior executives & the general organization
• Develop communication content
• Own process release management – training, rolling out, and publishing standard work processes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plans including medical and dental insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Retirement security savings plan
• Short- and long-term disability programs
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees