Project Manager New Product Introduction Assembly

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Project Manager New Product Introduction Assembly

Project Manager New Product Introduction Assembly

If you are passionate about transforming a production driven environment into a project and milestone driven New Product Introduction (NPI) organization, we invite you to join our Operations Assembly team’

We are Prodrive Technologies 

We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to building a future where everyone can thrive, resources are optimized, and connectivity brings people together.

About the role: 
We bring innovation to the market by developing and industrializing advanced technologies. Within System Assembly, NPI plays a crucial role: it is the bridge between R&D and Series production. You will be one of the key roles in this new way of working. You are ultimately responsible for all ongoing NPI projects within Assembly, including planning, progress, technical status, risks, and alignment between R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Work Preparation and the Assembly teams. 

You transform the department from output driven to project driven, based on: 
• Stage gate structure (SG3 → SG6) 
• Technical deliverables instead of production orders only 
• Transparent status overviews and milestones 
• Strong collaboration with development teams 
• Consistent project reporting towards Assembly Management Team and Business Lines 

You ensure that NPI Assembly delivers predictably, in a controlled manner, and first time right. 

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & StageGate Ownership:

 Leadingall NPI projects within Assembly in line with the new NPI strategy
Setting up projects with clear deliverables, owners, risks, dependencies, and timelines

Technical Status Monitoring:

Taking Ownership of the technical status of all ongoing NPI projects within Assembly
Collecting technical progress and blocker information from Work Preparation Engineers, Proto Technicians, ME, and Quality

Coordination between R&D → NPI →Series Production:

Actively steering on a controlled handover from Development to NPI and from NPI to LCM/Series production
Ensuring early alignment on design changes, manufacturability, testability (DFX), and product risks

Planning & Predictability:

Replacing the traditional 2-week production planning with a project planning including milestones and technical deliverables
Safeguarding parallel project capacity: materials, tooling, test setups, WPE capacity, and proto technician allocation

Risk Management:

Identifying technical, planning, and quality risks at an early stage
Driving “first time right” deliveries in Proto and 0Series builds

Reporting & Communication:

Presenting project status to Assembly Management Team and Business Lines
Ensuring a recognizable and uniform reporting format for all NPI projects

Profile

Bachelor or Master in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Supply Chain, Technical Business Administration, or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of relevant project management experience in a high-tech environment (R&D/industrialization/operations/NPI)
Experience with stage gate processes, product introductions, or industrialization projects
Strong technical affinity with the ability to dive deep into technical issues 
Experienced in stakeholder management between R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations
Strong analytical skills: dashboards, KPIs, root cause analyses
Structured, decisive, and capable of guiding a department through changing ways of working
Nice to haves:
• Experience with SAP (PP/MM), JIRA, PowerBI
• Knowledge of DFX, FMEA, proto testing, yield analyses
• Experience in an environment with high product complexity

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The Prodrive Technologies Mindset

Responsibility

You don’t just go to work, you feel responsible for your project

Flexible

You decide when, where and how much you want to work

Manufacturing

You like to think about manufacturability when designing

Initiative

You don’t sit and wait, you have a hands-on mentality

Have you got what it takes to become a Prodriver?

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What we offer

Perfect environment for those eager to develop themselves and take full responsibility for a project.
Many opportunities for personal and professional development, along with the flexibility to explore diverse roles across various projects.
A young and dynamic culture which stimulates innovative thinking and taking initiatives.
Personal budget just for you to learn new things. Your growth is our priority.
Flexible working hours and lunch, dinner, and access to our company gym.
Personalized development plan to craft your future.
You will receive essential tools if these are necessary to perform your job (i.e. iPhone and laptop).
On-campus sports facilities enable you to incorporate exercise seamlessly into your work routine.
A performance-driven salary that grows with your accomplishments.
Unlock the opportunity to become a shareholder and entrepreneur within the company.
Travel allowance based on the days you are actually at Prodrive Technologies.
Work-life balance with at least 33 vacation days per year.
Access a retirement plan.

Application steps

Your journey with us starts with a swift review of your application by one of our recruiters.
In some cases, if we see a potential fit, you will receive an exclusive link to our online aptitude test to assess if you’re up for the challenge.
We will schedule a personal interview not only to determine if your skills match the job, but also to see if there is a spark between you and Prodrive Technologies.
To complete the application journey we will send you a suitable offer and once you sign, we can welcome you to the Prodrive Technologies family.

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Project Manager New Product Introduction Assembly