Project Manager – APAC

OVERVIEW

The project manager leads new product developments projects, employing project management tools & methodologies in alignment with the Stage Gate process. He/she manages cross-functional teams through regular team meetings. He/she reports project health using agreed-upon metrics globally and presents project status updates to regional leadership and global leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project management:

• Develop and manage project timelines and schedules, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met
• Facilitate operational product development, and maintain and track the development process (Stage Gate Process)
• Drive deviation management for product management teams and following up on countermeasures defined in routine project review meetings
• Role of a facilitator and moderator in project review meetings
• Support project management activities alongside product lifecycle activities
• Take over project management role for specific strategic new product projects

Product master data:

• Regional contact for product-related material master data
• Coordination for product data within product information system (PIM)
• Close collaboration with Global function for product data

Processes:

• Support rollout of Global product lifecycle processes (based on Idea to Market Level 1 process) and stay aligned with Global functions
• Support setting up process tasks and responsibilities within the APAC region

ORGANIZATION & REPORTING

• Direct Reporting: Regional = APAC VP, Product Management
• Functional Reporting = Global, Head of Product Portfolio & Data
• Cross functional collaboration with technology, operations, finance and other functional teams

KPIs

• Time-to-market for new products
• Cost of Delay on product development projects
• New product rate & sales

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Cross-functional leadership
• Functional & Software Expertise
• Stakeholder Management Competences
• Facilitation Competences
• Deviation management for development projects
• Processes and data management competences

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree above of science and engineering majors
• Project Management Certification/Programs

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 6-8 years professional experience which includes min. 2 years of project management experience with reputable companies
• Candidates preferred from Electrical Industry
• Quick learner: willingness to learn LAPP cables and connectivity portfolio
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI and SAP.
• Familiar with project portfolio management tool (PPM)
• English proficiency, preferably with second language skills.