Project Manager (NPD)

The Manufacturing Project Manager (NPD) leads the new product development process, providing advice, managing projects, and facilitating meetings between key stakeholders. The role involves proactive project timeline management and key customer targets to ensure all project requirements are delivered on time and on budget.

Requirements

• Provides project management for new product development and technology projects
• Become a coach and a subject matter expert in lean product development for A. O. Smith
• Works with Product Managers, Product Engineers, and other key stakeholders to facilitate projects
• Manages work activities of geographically dispersed cross-functional teams
• Coordinates project plan activities including daily huddles, Andon’s, and knowledge gaps
• Manages a communication plan to include a project team kickoff meeting, escalation plan, and weekly progress reporting
• Ensures project deliverables are completed on time and are of high quality

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Retirement security savings plan
• Short- and long-term disability programs
• Tuition assistance