Lean Programs Manager - Leeds, AL

Job Overview

Responsible for efficiently managing Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) Sustaining and Line Extension NPI (New Product Introduction) initiatives and deliverables, including serving as the primary coordinator for project issues, creating and managing project timelines and deliverables, providing status to Switching and Fusing’s management team, coordinating cross-functional teams and adhering to high communication and professional standards. Provide Program Management across Switching and Fusing functional departments to organize and execute the development projects for new products and systems solutions that meet customer and market requirements, while maintaining timeline and budget to reduce overall risk. This position will work collaboratively with teams of Engineers, Product Managers, Operations, Sourcing, Sales, Quality Assurance, Customers and other HPS resources.

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A Day In The Life

Lead sustaining and New Product Introductions from start to finish, including:
Develops and tracks to a project budget and target dates.
Develops and maintains the project schedule.
Communicates status to cross-functional engineering, operations and business leadership team as scheduled.
Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
Effectively manages all project communications.
Identifies and manages both risks and issues.
Facilitate issue resolution across departments and escalates as appropriate.
Adheres to and enforces project processes, methodologies, and program standards.

Creates regular status reports summarizing status of projects including financials, risks, mitigations, contingencies and impact to revenue and presents to senior management.
Works closely with Switching and Fusing Business leadership and project teams to deliver successful on-time implementations.
Ensures adherence to process across multiple project initiatives with consistent execution across multiple projects, communication, and approach.
Understands customer delivery requirements and revenue targets to guide decisions to achieve the desired outcome.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering
• PMP Certification
• 3+ years working in product design and/or process engineering
• 3+ years of directly relevant experience managing the implementation of NPI’s and/or sustaining activities
• Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills combined with technical aptitude.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).
• Skilled in project planning and project management.
• Adaptable, results oriented, and effective at managing change, and proven team building capabilities.
• Skilled at managing conflict and effectively working through to quick resolution.