Program Manager - New Product Development

Program Manager

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The Program Manager leads cross-functional project teams through all phases of the New Product Development (NPD) process, from concept to launch, ensuring that program objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and performance are achieved. This role serves as the central liaison between internal teams and customers, driving alignment, accountability, and results across global functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate launch activities and customer requirements with all cross-functional members of the Global Project Team.
• Schedule and facilitate global team meetings, including internal sessions and customer-facing reviews.
• Manage all phases of product launch projects, interfacing with disciplines such as product development, process engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with company and customer expectations.
• Ensure that personnel, equipment, and capital resources are aligned and committed to project goals.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks while ensuring proactive issue resolution.
• Collaborate with sourcing and research teams to identify and qualify suppliers for new technologies or processes.
• Partner with engineers to develop tooling, fixtures, and work instructions for new product releases.
• Lead the team in applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to reduce cost and complexity.
• Oversee engineering change management, ensuring that all modifications are validated, documented, and communicated effectively.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure adherence to NPD process standards.
• Represent Marmon Water in discussions with customers, suppliers, and technical forums throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide regular program status reports and performance metrics to management.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• Travel as required (approximately 10%).

Required Skills & Competencies

Education & Experience

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.