NPD Program Manager - Jerome Ave

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing New Product Development (NPD) projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members. The incumbent will also be responsible for reviewing the NPD process, establishing the governance framework, and reporting overall portfolio health to Senior Leadership team members.

Specific work assignments may be as follows: Plan and lead NPD project/program planning sessions, facilitate project status meetings, maintain complex project plans/schedules, update RAID logs, and track costs and resources for multiple projects simultaneously. The role will function independently in leading large projects and program planning sessions. Responsibilities include the preparation and pre-work for these sessions, as well as follow-up and action ownership. The position will also mentor/coach the project/program teams through the NPD project lifecycle.

This is an on-site position managing NPD portfolio, programs, and projects, specific to large heavy machinery manufacturing sites. Projects will be focused on the areas of manufacturing, engineering, production, and operations. This is not an IT project management opportunity.

· Develop and implement a robust portfolio framework to manage NPD projects. This includes defining the criteria for project selection, prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

· Set up governance structures to oversee the NPD portfolio. This involves establishing decision-making processes, roles, and responsibilities to ensure effective management and accountability.