Executive Manager: Product Development Projects
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Location: Somerset, NJ 08873
Description:
- Lead a group of project managers tasked with managing the process to introduce new products.
- Provide strategic direction for all product introduction and project management activities.
- Allocate project management resources to effectively utilise available project management resources across all running new product projects.
- Develop, refine and implement effective systems and procedures to ensure world class project management processes for the introduction of new products into production.
- Provide project management support function to other departments (Marketing, Product Development) and Product Managers.
- Line Management function for the group of Project Managers (Overhead budgets, Performance Management, etc).
- Promote and ensure adherence to project management and other company standards.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- BEng in Engineering or equivalent.
- Project Management qualification.
- At least 10 years Project Management experience in managing product development projects and managing at team.
- Defense sector experience, specifically dealing with the development and production of ammunition and a strong understanding and exposure to the systems engineering principals.
- PMP, Prince2 or Lean Six Sigma Certification will be an added advantage
- Proven experience in implementing project management systems in a complex technical and IT environment.
- Good interpersonal, facilitation and conflict management skills.
- Good communication, planning and organizing skills.
- Experience in line management functions preferable.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office packages including MS Projects).
- Highly organized and self-motivated.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
- Medical Schemes
- Stable employer background
- Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
- Career development and progress opportunities
- Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
- Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
- Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
- Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events