Associate Manager, NPI Projects

Associate Manager, NPI Projects This role is within Chamberlain Group's Nogales NPI Projects group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Develop, implement and update a work plan for the project management unit in a variety of projects including NPD, derivative products, Productivity, Quality Improvement and Business Development, including assignment of projects, establishment of and monitoring of project schedules, and (ii) Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on developing process improvement plans; implement action plan and report out on metrics. Requires 7 years of experience in managing multiple projects with prior experience in a manufacturing environment with additional 1 year of prior supervisory experience and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience. Develop, implement and update a work plan for the project management unit in a variety of projects including NPD, derivative products, Productivity, Quality Improvement and Business Development, including assignment of projects, establishment of and monitoring of project schedules Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on developing process improvement plans; implement action plan and report out on metrics Support to project teams in mitigating project risks by developing risk mitigation plans and facilitate crisis meetings with Operations Management and approving action plans and workarounds to mitigate project risk events Establish, maintain and report on NPI KPI's Provide regular updates on project status and risks to upper management; communicate relevant issues and deviations to management and technical personnel Ensure adherence to quality standards and review of project deliverables; monitor and ensure adherence to program and department budget Ensure resources are allocated properly for multiple project teams; analyze reported and potential issues to proactively assign resources required Facilitate overall planning, resource coordination and scheduling of manufacturing functions Ensure utilization of standardized tools and formats for planning, tracking communicating and project risk mitigation. Motivate and lead a high-performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience Experience: 7 years of experience in managing multiple projects with prior experience in a manufacturing environment with additional 1 year of prior supervisory experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent leadership skills Strong computer skills (especially MS Project or similar software) Strong knowledge of Windchill Working knowledge of SAP Proven ability to create detailed project plans and use resources efficiently Ability to gather complex data and diagnose the cause of a problem Other: Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Location: Sonora, MX

Posted Date: 4/26/2025