NPI Program Manager

Location: Stafford ST16 3UB

Salary: 35.76 per hour

This is a hybrid role with the opportunity to work 3 days on site and 2 days WFH. Working 08:00-16:30 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-13:00 Fri. Some flexibility around start/finish times.

The Responsibilities

• High level program management of multiple large NPI programs.
• Presentation of weekly/monthly updates to management on NPI program progress, risks &concerns.
• Team meetings, frequency as needed but typically weekly, for governing NPI programs.
• Oversee creation of Program Project Plans and maintaining the plan schedule in support of Gateway Schedules.
• Ensure program functional requirements are aligned with the product strategy, program financials, cost targets and Gateway schedules are met.
• Organization and facilitation of key presentations including Stakeholder Updates, NPI Governance Meetings, NPI gateway reviews and NPI Issue Resolution Meetings as needed.
• Quickly and correctly identify problems which may not be obvious and solve problems by determining the best course of action within departmental guidelines.
• Management and coordination of development, pilot, field follow and first production product builds through Operations.
• Builds relationships with other departments within the NPI program team.
• Identifies cost containment opportunities.
• Identifies trends and areas of focus for continuous improvement.
• Guide and coach both junior members of the project management team as well as global cross functional areas representatives assigned to the relative NPI program.

The Ideal Candidate

• University degree or 10 years project management equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience in Design, Development, Engineering or Operations.
• 5 years of experience leading high performing, cross functional teams.
• Experience/knowledge of Perkins and Caterpillar engine products for electric power applications.
• Engine/Electric Power Experience
• Demonstrated strong personal initiative
• Demonstrated strong communication skills
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well independently
• Ability to quickly assemble cross functional teams to address program opportunities
• Proficiency working with computer systems. Software programs used frequently include, but not
• limited to: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Teams, Word.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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