Lead the Operations elements of the NPI process from project initiation through production launch, first customer shipment, and into volume production
Represent Operations on the cross functional NPI project team
Drive integrated project planning to establish work commitments and dependencies between Operations and other functions
Lead the Operations team to execute to the requirements of the Product Development Process (PDP), including functional deliverables to support project goals
Drive Operations execution to plan including: Alignment and documentation of project goals and metrics, Project resourcing, Management of work commitments across the Operations team, ensuring required deliverables are completed on time, Project expense (capital and operational) forecasting and performance to plan, Capacity planning and production ramp planning
Coordinate and manage a diverse operations team, including test engineering, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain; coordinate requirements and deliverables across the extended internal (R&D, product line management, service, finance, etc.) and external (contract manufacturer, suppliers, etc.) team
Ensure manufacturing requirements for production launch and ramp, at either a VIAVI or a CM factory, are met during the NPI process
Drive Supply Chain and manufacturing process development concurrently with product development
Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues that arise during the NPI process to keep projects on track
Provide clear and regular communication to stakeholders and senior leadership on project status, progress against milestones, and resource utilization
Conduct post-mortem analysis of completed projects to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in NPI processes and tools.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
5 years of project management leading teams to achieve aggressive cost, quality, and schedule targets
5 years of NPI project management experience in a cross functional environment (R&D, Operations, PLM, Service, etc.)
Experience managing teams in a geographically dispersed environment, across multiple time zones and cultures
Strong understanding of the CM environment through direct experience managing CM operations or through successful transfer of products into a CM
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering design, and product lifecycle management
Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Phase-Gate, Lean, Agile)
Demonstrated ability to drive root-cause analysis and problem resolution
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities
Job title
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