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Manages defining tangible and measurable customer expectations and business outcomes, and supports the program(s) to achieve both. Manages determining the scope, schedule, and resources with key cross functional, cross-Business Units, and external stakeholders, and obtaining stakeholder commitment and approval of the program contract. Ensures adherence of the program(s) to Value Package Introduction (VPI) process. Manages tracking and communicating performance against the program contract with internal stakeholders as appropriate. Manages cross-functional identification and resolution of program risks, and issues. Appropriately escalates risks and issues as needed. Manages cross-functional identification and resolution of program contract changes (scope, schedule, resources). Coaches and develops peer program manager(s). 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Drives actions to minimize, monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible.\nProject Management - Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a “project”). Ensures results/impact from temporary effort are fully realized as possible.\nValues differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.\nEducation, Licenses, Certifications:\nCollege, university, or equivalent degree required.\nProject Management training and/or experience preferred.\nNew Product Development training and/or experience preferred.\nExperience:\n3-5 years of relevant New Product Development experience. 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