Program Manager, VC

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION This role will act as a Program Manager - India with an emphasis on executing new product launches both in India region and globally as needed. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Coordination and Project Management of New Product Development projects/ Migration Projects Manage cross-functional teams using the KBDP new product development process, embodying a Founders Mentality: frontline obsession, owner's mindset, and insurgent mission Act as Program Leader and execute project management duties through the D-gate process (KBDP) Support Marketing in prioritizing NPS roadmaps and resource planning for executing NPD Lead project timeline development and maintain through the life cycle; periodically present status to management Drive Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing & Supply Chain teams to complete pre-production and pilot builds on time Facilitate and coordinate activities to minimize project timelines Develop/manage project budgets including development, capital, and expense tooling Guide cost-target development for new products and create preliminary cost estimates with the team Liaise between Marketing, ID, Engineering, and Manufacturing during concept/design review to drive cost and feasibility Support Director Program Management in managing IPC and Global Platform meetings Secure resource allocation from department heads Manage project data for NPD process gates and shipment releases Provide structure and leadership for solving technically complex problems Collaborate on prioritization of India Toilets & Seats portfolio with marketing and business leaders Change Agent / Process Improvement Regularly provide feedback and participate in improving project management practices Support marketing with roadmap development and NPS prep Leadership & Mentoring Mentor junior team members and rotation engineers Provide developmental feedback to functional supervisors Support execution of IPC and Global Platform meetings and regional top project reviews RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships Reports to Director Program Management Organizational Relationships Frequent contact with: Marketing/Product Managers for business plan activities Design Engineering for design phases and manufacturability Industrial Design for aesthetic reviews Purchasing for component sourcing and cost exchange Manufacturing for cost estimation, routings, tooling, builds Accounting for cost data and capital request info Occasional contact with: Business leadership for IPC and priorities Legal for patents and infringements Communications for photo shoots External Business Relationships Suppliers/vendors for component design, status, and cost Consultants/outside firms for materials, design, and processes Attendance at trade shows/seminars Occasional customer field contact Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Time to Market Product Standard Cost Innovation Capital, One-time Expense, and Development Expense Investments EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related discipline 10+ years of project management experience; consumer goods preferred Experience leading high-performance cross-functional teams Skilled in team-based project environments Strong organizational, communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills Experience with MS Project, MS Teams, Project Online, or similar tools MBA/PMP/Prince2 preferred Ability to travel 10-15%, including international