Head of Programme Management

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. GENERAL PURPOSE Provide Product Development Team leadership responsibility of New Product Commercialization (NPC) projects. In providing representation and leadership, the Program Manager speaks for all disciplines within the Product Development arena: project management, design, engineering, and a variety of technical support services (CAD, prototyping, performance engineers, etc.).Emphasis should be placed on teamwork, leadership, and approaching project adjectives with a business development attitude, bent for success. Recommend and/or develop performance criteria, test methods, and quality control parameters based on customer integrated criteria establishment. Direct project activities of support staff and corporate team members. Review and approve work of assigned support staff and provide input on performance evaluations. Direct project planning per NPC guidelines, including identification and organization of assigned resources, the establishment of project schedule, and input into the development of project and product strategies. Lead one or more project teams as assigned. Manage the product design and development process from opportunity assessment through realization and integration to ongoing business. Ensure completion within established time and budget guidelines, acceptable financial returns, and quality products satisfying relevant customer criteria. Works closely with and encourages team participation with all functional areas within HMI, with added focus on our contracted designer's relationships, customers, and with our extensive supplier network. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience Bachelors degree in Engineering, Design or Business required. Masters degree (or seeking Masters Degree) preferred A minimum of 7 years experience with the product development process A minimum of 4 years project management experience. PMP Certification (Project Management Professional) preferred Completed 120 points in continuing education preferred. (Credits defined by masters degree programs, seminars, training programs, etc.) Skills and Abilities Successful completion of two product development projects Proficiency: Level 2 proficiency as defined in the Product Development Project Management Career Ladder Strong interpersonal, leadership and problem solving skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at View email address on ihireengineering.com Type: Full Time