Head of Project Management

Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; We are seeking a Project Manager II for our Project Management Team. The Project Manager II for New Product Development (NPD) leads cross-functional teams to deliver motor driver development projects from concept through launch. This role ensures robust project governance and disciplined execution aligned to customer requirements, quality standards, and strategic business objectives - enabling on-time releases meeting performance, cost, and schedule targets.

The PM II manages multiple projects across the full development lifecycle, driving stakeholder alignment, requirements definition, integrated planning, engineering execution (hardware/software), test validation, supplier coordination, and release readiness. Lead and facilitate cross-functional (and at times cross-organizational) project meetings to drive actions, remove blockers, resolve issues, and enable timely technical and business decision-making.
Own end-to-end project planning and control (scope, schedule, budget), including integrated plans, milestones, dependencies, reporting, and change control; Prepare governance decision packages and actively challenge project readiness (scope, schedule, risks, deliverables, technical maturity) to enable decisions at key gates and mandatory deliverables.

• Prepare and co-facilitate workshops and project working sessions to improve execution, quality, and team effectiveness.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders to build well-rounded project teams (e.g., Electronics hardware/software, Test validation, Manufacturing processes, Development, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory/Compliance, Finance, and R&D).
• Identify and manage project risks, conflicts, and execution barriers (technical, supplier, schedule, cost). Utilize project management tools to ensure scope focus, accountability, clear deliverables, milestone discipline, and effectiveness checks (e.g., Manage projects with appropriate supervision and guidance, escalating proactively when scope, timing, or technical maturity puts commitments at risk.
• Define project deliverables and manage interdependencies across functions, workstreams, and external partners, ensuring alignment on requirements, architecture, design reviews, and release artifacts.
• Support integration of financial planning (capital/expense as applicable) and resource allocation into project plans, tracking burn vs. plan and forecasting to end-of-project.
• Ensure project decisions and actions are communicated clearly and that artifacts are documented and archived; serve as the primary point of contact for project status, risks, and deliverables.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical discipline

• Advanced Project Management (PMBOK, Waterfall) knowledge includes concepts of scheduling, planning, risk mitigation, financial analysis, etc.
• PMP Certification (preferable)
• 5+ years of demonstrable Project Management experience.
• Experience handling large New Product Development projects scope while driving internal and external team members.
• Agile/Scrum methodology is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive level teas.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma, Black Belt certification (preferable).
• Proficient in English language.

High skills of planning and execution (make things happen).

• Knowledge of NPD process including stage-gate, agile and hybrid project management.
• Proficiency with PM Tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).
• Manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Risk identification, mitigation & management.
• Communication, prioritizing resources effectively, and enhancing customer satisfaction through the successful execution of critical initiatives.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, directly supporting the company's strategic objectives. Enable operational efficiency, cost optimization, and cross-functional alignment-reducing risk and maximizing return on investment.
Drive stakeholder management by leading cross-functional teams and aligning project goals to ensure successful delivery.
Travel

~ Availability to travel up to 15% by year.

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