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.

Skills

Communication, Cables, Master Data, Software Development Process, Agile, Electrical Industry, Engineering Education, project meetings, Project Portfolio Management, Project Lifecycle Management, Project Management, SAP BI, Customer Satisfaction, Project Facilitation, Business Development, Project Management Professional, Project Management course, Able To Work Independently, Training Delivery