Description:

Lead cross-functional product development teams to deliver products to market

Successfully plan and execute new product development programs from product strategy to post launch

Manage stakeholder needs and expectations by effectively facilitating tradeoff decisions and clearly communicating program status

Create, document, and implement new product development processes and improvements as required

Skills:

Program management, Engineering, Electrical, Automotive industry, Project management, Program Manager, electrical engineering, System

Top Skills Details:

Program management,Engineering,Electrical

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Exceptional leadership and team building skills.

Exceptional communication skills at all levels of the organization.

Leading cross-functional teams through phase-gate development processes.

Ability to reach out across functions during the “fuzzy front end” and lead the creation of concepts while evaluating feasibility and market fit.

Exceptional planning and management skills using industry standard tools and methods.

Exceptional cross-functional perspective including engineering, marketing, procurement, sales, and service.

Knowledge of engineering fundamentals.

Knowledge of complex mechanical, electrical, and software systems.

Capability to leverage basic financial tools in making project decisions based on return on investment and other financial metrics (NPV, IRR, Break-Even, Gross Margin, etc…).

Creating and supporting innovative approaches to product development activities.

Strong process orientation with flexibility to function effectively where processes do not exist.

Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Bachelor’s of Science degree in a Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred (MBA strongly preferred).

3+ years experience leading cross-functional teams including engineering, product/program management, and/or procurement preferred.

10+ years experience in product development environment.

Advanced project training/certification, such as PMI, preferred.

Six Sigma Black Belt or LEAN certification preferred

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.