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We are currently seeking a Program Manager to join our team in the Amsterdam, Netherlands office. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the successful execution and launch of complex development projects in line with established product goals and objectives. This role is tasked with ensuring that new product development projects meet the established goals with clear focus on cost, timing, and risk identification and mitigation.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the successful execution and launch of complex development projects in line with established product goals and objectives
Ensure that new product development projects meet the established goals with clear focus on cost, timing, and risk identification and mitigation
Clear internal leader of cross functional project teams for assigned projects
Single point contact ultimately accountable for the successful delivery of projects
Leadership of one or more active programs of standard complexity and timing
Protect project scope, timing, and financial commitments and enforce formal change control over any deviations
Manage projects through all phases including definition, concept selection, contract acceptance, design validation, and start of production
Enforce Brunswick’s High Performance Product Development (HPPD) stage gate process through each project phase
Manage and protect project Critical Path to ensure on-time delivery
Prepare and present on-time gate reviews and records of decision to senior management
Manage expense, capital, and labor expenditures and forecasting for multiple projects
Track and report key financial project measures
Manage project Risks and Issues following Escalation guidelines as appropriate
Utilize strong decision making and leadership abilities to manage multiple projects to meet goals for cost, quality, and on time delivery
Conduct regular project status reviews in monthly leadership status meetings
Ensure collection of lessons learned, facilitate root cause analysis, and share-out plans
Manage mix of large HPPD and custom product quote and release projects
Utilize decision guidelines and apply lessons learned to help commonize approaches to solving complex new product development problems
Utilize standard methodologies, tools, and frameworks to help provide leadership for best practices on project and functional teams
Support development of project scope and resource requirements during portfolio planning process based on program benchmark data and stakeholder input
Drive validation build process with support from New Product Introduction planning functions
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent
Excellent working knowledge of project management
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management following a stage gate product development process
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a consistent approach to managing cross-functional teams in a matrix arrangement
Fundamental understanding of project management and new product development processes
Strong organizational skills maintaining project records and documentation
Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
Conflict resolution skills and assertiveness
Proven communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate a strong desire to exceed expectations inherent with the position
Excel in a team environment, demonstrate an upbeat attitude, willingness to be heard, and ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization
Nice to have:
PMP certification (or equivalent) preferred or a willingness to achieve within 1 year of hire
Passion for boating and/or fishing a plus
Some experience in other functional areas related to product management or product development preferred