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.