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/p h3Descrizione del lavoro: /h3 pBW Converting Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead strategic New Product Development (NPD) programs that bring new machinery and technology to market within our brand portfolios.
Alongside NPD, this role also leads Derivative Product Development (DPD) work, such as enhancements and adaptations of existing products.
NPD program leadership is the core of the role.
/p pIn this role, you will lead cross-functional teams through the full development lifecycle, from concept through Gate Reviews to successful market launch, using a disciplined Stage-Gate process.
You own the integrated program plan and the orchestration of every function required to deliver the program against its business case.
You are the partner who holds the program accountable to its business case alongside the Product Manager, managing scope, schedule, and risk against it, and bringing a Gate-ready decision package to each review.
/p pYou will work closely with product management, marketing, engineering, supply chain, operations, field service, and sales teams to translate the product vision into an executable program, manage risk and resource trade-offs across workstreams, and deliver to performance and quality targets.
/p pAdditionally, you will play a key role in developing and auditing the Stage-Gate process, ensuring the correct tools are used to help create a true culture of innovation.




/p h3Essential Functions Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead end-to-end new product development programs for OEM machinery, holding the program accountable to its business case from concept through launch.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product vision and execution.
Partner with Product Management as the owner of the program plan; keep the two aligned and flag early when scope, schedule, or risk no longer fit the case.
/li liOwn Gate Review readiness for the program: assemble the decision package, ensure each gate criterion is genuinely met rather than waved through, and present a clear recommendation to advance, hold, or stop.
/li liDevelop comprehensive program plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
/li liIntegrate Voice of Customer and market input into program decisions, working with Product Management to keep development anchored to validated customer needs /li liOwn resource and priority trade-offs across the workstreams within a program, deciding or escalating conflicts so the program keeps moving toward its committed outcome Manage program budgets and resource allocation against the program business case /li liEnsure the program meets its cost and margin targets as part of the business case, building design-to-cost discipline into development from the start rather than treating cost as a later clean-up.
/li liFacilitate risk assessment and mitigation strategies throughout the development process, assessing risk against the business case and not only against the schedule /li liCreate and maintain detailed documentation for all program activities and decisions.
/li liServe as the primary liaison between stakeholders, providing regular status updates and escalating issues appropriately.
/li liLead continuous improvement efforts of the BW Converting Technologies stage-gate process, tools, templates, and best practices common to program management.
/li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or related technical degree (required).
/li liMBA, PMP, or relevant advanced degree (preferred).
/li li7+ years of experience in Stage-Gate and program or project management,



new and derivative product development or related roles.
Desired experience: /li ul liStage-gate development processes and product lifecycle management /li liLeading complex NPD projects to market against a defined business case /li liLeading cross-functional and cross-regional teams and managing stakeholders to deliver complex OEM products on time and within budget /li liWorking with Product Management on business cases and operating Gate governance with discipline.
Working with Product Management on value creation in the respective market /li liManufacturing processes and engineering principles /li liFamiliar with building Stage-Gate tools and methodologies /li liLean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies /li liIndustry standards and regulatory requirements within product portfolio /li /ul /ul h3Skills Competencies /h3 ul liStrong Stage-Gate and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
/li liExpertise in NPD and Stage-Gate program management.
Familiarity with VAVE and Lean/Six Sigma is a plus /li liExcellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
/li liStrong analytical skills and experience with cost analysis, data-driven decision-making, and financial forecasting.
/li liProficient in program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA, Trello) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
/li liLeadership and team-building abilities, with a focus on driving collaboration and results.
/li liAbility to navigate ambiguity and manage change effectively in a fast-paced environment.
/li /ul h3Key Traits /h3 ul liResults-oriented, with a strong drive to deliver measurable business impact.
/li liProblem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify innovative solutions to complex challenges.
/li liAbility to prioritize and manage competing demands, balancing strategic objectives with operational constraints.
/li liHigh attention to detail and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
/li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liOpportunity to shape the future of our product lineup and drive innovation /li liCollaborative team environment focused on engineering excellence and operational efficiency /li liChance to see your projects transform from concepts to market-ready machines /li liProfessional development and advancement opportunities /li liCompetitive compensation and benefits package /li /ul h3Company: /h3 pBW Converting /p /p #J-*****-Ljbffr

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