Program Manager New Product Development

KX Technologies LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathaway youll be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

The Program Manager leads cross-fuctional project teams through all phases of the New Product Development (NPD) process from concept to launch ensuring that program objectives for cost quality delivery and performance are achieved. This role serves as the central liaison between internal teams and customers driving alignment accountability and result across global functions.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate launch activities and customer requirements with all cross-functional members of the Global Project Team.

Schedule and facilitate global team meetings including internal sessions and customer-facing reviews.

Manage all phases of product launch projects interfacing with disciplines such as product development process engineering procurement manufacturing and quality.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans timelines and budgets aligned with company and customer expectations.

Ensure that personnel equipment and capital resources are aligned and committed to project goals.

Identify track and mitigate program risks while ensuring proactive issue resolution.

Collaborate with sourcing and research teams to identify and qualify suppliers for new technologies or processes.

Partner with engineers to develop tooling fixtures and work instructions for new product releases.

Lead the team in applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to reduce cost and complexity.

Oversee engineering change management ensuring that all modifications are validated documented and communicated effectively.

Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure adherence to NPD process standards.

Represent Marmon Water in discussions with customers suppliers and technical forums throughout the program lifecycle.

Provide regular program status reports and performance metrics to management.

Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Travel as required (approximately 10%).

Required Skills & Competencies

Proven experience managing programs through a Stage-Gate New Product Development process.

Strong communication leadership and organizational skills both written and verbal.

Demonstrated ability to lead global cross-functional teams with accountability and collaboration.

Proficient in project management methodologies and tools; experience using for project planning tracking and reporting strongly preferred.

Skilled in quality lean and continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

Strong understanding of DFM / DFA principles and various manufacturing and assembly methods.

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in product engineering manufacturing engineering or operations.

At least 5 years of experience in project or program management; experience leading new product development programs strongly preferred.

PMP certification or equivalent project management training a plus.

Experience in a global or matrixed organization preferred.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1