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Key Responsibilities

Lead 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.

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Lead and facilitate cross-functional (and at times cross-organizati

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OperationsProject Manager

We begin with dreams. 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.

The Project Manager 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.

Job Description

The PM 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.

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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related technical discipline
Advanced Project Management (PMBOK, Waterfall) knowledge includes concepts of scheduling, planning, risk mitigation, financial analysis, etc.
PMP Certification (preferable)
5+ years of demonstrable Project Management experience.
Experience handling large New Product Development projects scope while driving internal and external team members.
Agile/Scrum methodology is a plus.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive level teams.
Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma, Black Belt certification (preferable).
Strong English-speaking is required.

Strong leadership and team collaboration skills across multiple functions.
Problem solving and high result driven mindset
High skills of planning and execution (make things happen)
High sense of urgency and strong ownership
Organizational influence, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of NPD process including stage-gate, agile and hybrid project management.
Proficiency with PM Tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).
Manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
Risk identification, mitigation & management.
Communication, prioritizing resources effectively, and enhancing customer satisfaction through the successful execution of critical initiatives.

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