Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to Project Managers across functions, ensuring alignment of individual projects with program goals and overall business strategy
Champion the adoption of smart factory technologies, ensuring new process technology development benefits from the latest automation and digitization capabilities
Coordinate cross-project activities, manage interdependencies, and facilitate collaboration among different project teams
Develop and implement program management methodologies, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency and maintain quality standards
Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and success criteria to assess overall program effectiveness
Manage the program budget, allocate resources effectively across projects, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines
Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders at various levels, including senior leadership and external partners
Ensure adherence to global framework, standard processes, governance and catalog of services
Ensure business impacts and project timelines are properly managed and communicated
Develop reports, analytics, and assessment tools to evaluate performance and possible new improvement opportunities
Lead organizational change management initiatives, assessing downstream impacts and implementing effective solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, including end-to-end oversight of cross-functional initiatives
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations, with demonstrated success in process optimization and team leadership
Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira)
PMP or similar certification is a strong plus
Experience automating complex manufacturing processes and implementing smart factory projects
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change within an organization
Proven experience managing large scale change management principles and practices
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions
Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Senior Manufacturing Innovation Manager

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