Sr. Project Leader, Inclusive Suites
Company: KOHLER
Location: Kohler
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Sr. Project Leader, Inclusive Suites
Work Mode: -Hybrid
Location: - Hybrid - -Kohler, WIOpportunityYou will be accountable
for the coordinated organization, strategy, direction and
implementation of a portfolio of projects and activities that
together align with the business needs and achieve outcomes /
realize benefits that are of strategic importance. - Executed the
New Product Schedule utilizing cross-functional resources and the
NPD process Specific Responsibilities
- Coordination and Project Management of New Product Development
projects/ Migration Projects and Managing the Portfolio for North
America Aging and Ability projects
- Lead product development teams to launch innovative new
products and improve the quality, performance and/or cost of
existing products.
- Manage cross functional teams using the KBDP new product
development process through market launch. Drive each Program to
defined metrics.
- Develop and manage the project budget with the team including
development expense, capital tooling and expense tooling. Guide the
team to develop new products that meet cost targets.
- Develop and monitor project schedules and adhere to the KBDP
process. - Manage deliverables and tasks within each phase of a
project. Anticipates and manages tasks/risks within each project.
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- Participate in performance expectations and evaluations for
cross functional teams. Provide leadership and mentoring to less
experienced team members as needed.
- Communicate to senior management on project status, execution
plans, and process.
- Define and facilitate decision-making process for development
teams. Coaches project team personnel to develop and implement
cross-functional solutions to complex issues.
- Establish and maintain relationships with senior management for
the purpose of aligning NPD objectives and removing obstacles for
project completion.
- Drive improvements in creative problem solving and continually
improve the KBDP process and organization
- Change Agent / Process improvement:
- Regularly provide feedback and ideas/solutions for process
improvements including the New Product Development process and
manufacturing processes.
- Regularly provide feedback and actively participate in the
improvement of project management practices within the Program
Management group.
- Support Marketing on developing product Roadmaps and Prep for
NPS meetings.
- Leadership & Mentoring:
- Assist/mentor less experienced team members, rotation program
engineers as needed.
- Support on managing Platform meeting and top project reviews in
the region
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a product development related discipline
(e.g. Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, or Design) with a
minimum of 10+ years of experience in concurrent product
development (project management, product design, process
engineering or manufacturing engineering). -
- Experience in managing projects, working in cross-functional
team environment, and/or functioning as project team leader
required.
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership and analytical
skills required
- Experience on MS Project / Teams / Project Online or other
Project Management software.
- MBA / PMP / Prince 2 certification would be an added advantage.
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- Travel required 10% to 20% as part of the role visiting Kohler
and Vendor facility basis project needs.
The
salary range for this position is $98,900 - $125,600. The specific
salary
offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors
including
the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.
- Available benefits include medical, dental,
vision & 401k.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive
total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access
to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and
inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more
than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful
change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and
sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified
applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,
national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If,
as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable
accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . -
Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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