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Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.\nAll for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.\nJob Summary\nWe are seeking a Project Manager II for our Project Management Team. The Project Manager II for New Product Development (NPD) leads cross-functional teams to deliver motor driver development projects from concept through launch. This role ensures robust project governance and disciplined execution aligned to customer requirements, quality standards, and strategic business objectives - enabling on-time releases meeting performance, cost, and schedule targets.The PM II manages multiple projects across the full development lifecycle, driving stakeholder alignment, requirements definition, integrated planning, engineering execution (hardware/software), test validation, supplier coordination, and release readiness.\nJob Description\nResponsibilities:\nLead and facilitate cross-functional (and at times cross-organizational) project meetings to drive actions, remove blockers, resolve issues, and enable timely technical and business decision-making.\nOwn end-to-end project planning and control (scope, schedule, budget), including integrated plans, milestones, dependencies, reporting, and change control; coordinate internal/external engineering and validation resources, and partner with resource managers and other PMs to ensure staffing, alignment, and program integration.\nPrepare governance decision packages and actively challenge project readiness (scope, schedule, risks, deliverables, technical maturity) to enable decisions at key gates and mandatory deliverables. \nDemonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority while working effectively with diverse, global cross-functional teams.\nPrepare and co-facilitate workshops and project working sessions to improve execution, quality, and team effectiveness. \nIdentify and engage key stakeholders to build well-rounded project teams (e.g., Electronics hardware/software, Test validation, Manufacturing processes, Development, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory/Compliance, Finance, and R&D). \nIdentify and manage project risks, conflicts, and execution barriers (technical, supplier, schedule, cost). Facilitate timely mitigation, escalation, and resolution. \nUtilize project management tools to ensure scope focus, accountability, clear deliverables, milestone discipline, and effectiveness checks (e.g., actions tracking, critical path). \nManage projects with appropriate supervision and guidance, escalating proactively when scope, timing, or technical maturity puts commitments at risk. \nDefine project deliverables and manage interdependencies across functions, workstreams, and external partners, ensuring alignment on requirements, architecture, design reviews, and release artifacts. \nRoutinely challenge the status quo to drive simplification, standardization, and efficiency across the electronics development and validation workflow. \nSupport integration of financial planning (capital/expense as applicable) and resource allocation into project plans, tracking burn vs. plan and forecasting to end-of-project. \nEnsure project decisions and actions are communicated clearly and that artifacts are documented and archived; serve as the primary point of contact for project status, risks, and deliverables. \nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related technical discipline \nAdvanced Project Management (PMBOK, Waterfall) knowledge includes concepts of scheduling, planning, risk mitigation, financial analysis, etc.\nPMP Certification (preferable)\n5+ years of demonstrable Project Management experience.\nExperience handling large New Product Development projects scope while driving internal and external team members. \nAgile/Scrum methodology is a plus.\nAbility to communicate effectively with executive level teas.\nLean Manufacturing & Six Sigma, Black Belt certification (preferable).\nProficient in English language.\nKey Competencies\nStrong leadership and team collaboration skills across multiple functions. \nProblem solving and high result driven mindset.\nHigh skills of planning and execution (make things happen).\nHigh sense of urgency and strong ownership.\nOrganizational influence, analytical, and problem-solving skills. \nKnowledge of NPD process including stage-gate, agile and hybrid project management. \nProficiency with PM Tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent). \nManage competing priorities in fast-paced environments. \nRisk identification, mitigation & management.\nCommunication, prioritizing resources effectively, and enhancing customer satisfaction through the successful execution of critical initiatives. \nBusiness Impact\nEnsure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, directly supporting the company’s strategic objectives. Enable operational efficiency, cost optimization, and cross-functional alignment-reducing risk and maximizing return on investment.\nKey Relations\nDrive stakeholder management by leading cross-functional teams and aligning project goals to ensure successful delivery.\nTravel\nAvailability to travel up to 15% by year.\nAdditional Job Details\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec\nNidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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