Sr. Project/Program Manager-Consumer Products Development

The Senior Project Manager/Program Manager will manage the execution of product development projects that have significant impact or risk to the business while meeting performance, cost and schedule requirements.  Projects include but are not limited to new products, line extensions, advance development, cost reductions, quality improvements and compliance to standards.  Project scope will typically be ground up and major with dedicated multi-functional teams assigned to deliver benefits to the business but may include multiple minor &/or off-shelf projects. - Lead cross-functional teams (Marketing, Industrial Design, Engineering, Design Assurance, Quality, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, etc) - Leverage External Resources such as ID firms, Engineering firms, Satyam Engineering Services, Suppliers, etc that may be part of the extended team - Champion and drive the Global Product Development Process (GPDS) - Track, measure and review program metrics, schedule, budget and issues - Facilitate the development and tracking of detailed program schedules - Facilitate the writing and release of specifications for both manufactured and sourced products - Assure program deliverables are complete and meet requirements within the timeline - Responsible for the scheduling, delivery and presentation of GPDS Tollgate Reviews - Integrate and provide information and direction to the Hong Kong team for sourced products - Integrate and provide information and direction to the Plant team for manufactured products - Promote communications between the core team(s), extended team(s) and the rest of the organization - Integrate and align assigned resources across multiple projects through indirect sphere of influence. Candidates will possess a BS in Engineering, with a MS preferred and 7 - 12 years of relevant experience. Will have extensive project management skills, with a Program/Project Management certification a plus. Alsocandidates will have proven communication, team leadership  and influencing skills. Must be familiar with Pro-E and Six Sigma and bilingual (Spanish or Mandarin) is a plus. The client offers a competitive salary, bonus plan, benefit package and relocation assistance. MRINetwork, one of the world's largest search and recruitment organizations, has over 1,000 offices in more than 35 countries. Each office is a single point of contact that allows candidates to access high-quality positions virtually anywhere in the world. MRINetwork recruiters are industry specialists who typically have real-world experience in the industries they serve. LOCATION: Job location not provided JOB CATEGORY: Engineering TYPE: Full Time, Employee SALARY: Salary, Bonus, Relocation JOB REFCODE: P2928 COMPANY: MRINetwork EMAIL: Apply by Email