NPD Project Leader
Location: Shanghai, China
Opportunity
The
Project Leader is responsible for leading, planning, executing, monitoring,
controlling, and closing NPD projects within the organization. They ensure that
projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the defined quality
standards by following Global NPD process, while aligning with the company's
strategic objectives.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Create comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures (WBS), project schedules, and resource allocation plans.
2. Develop risk management plans, identifying potential risks and creating mitigation strategies.
3. Lead and manage cross - functional project teams, providing clear direction, motivation, and support to support efficient outcome.
4. Oversee the day - to - day project operations, making real - time decisions to address issues and keep the project on track.
5. Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
6. Ensure project deliverables, as time to market, product quality, cost, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, etc.
7. Lesson learn from project execution and optimize available procedure
Technical
Skills:
1. Proficiency in project management software, such as Microsoft Project
2. English Skill on spoken and written
Soft
Skills:
1. Exceptional leadership
skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross - functional teams.
2. Strong communication
skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with stakeholders
at all levels.
3. Excellent problem -
solving and decision - making abilities, with a focus on finding practical
solutions to complex issues.
4. Superior organizational
and time - management skills, capable of handling multiple projects
simultaneously.
5. Strong negotiation and
conflict - resolution skills to manage competing interests.
6. High - level
interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with
team members and stakeholders.
Skills/Requirements
1. A bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, information technology, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
2. Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or PRINCE2 Practitioner, are highly desirable.
3. 1-3 years experience project execution. Strong communication skill and leadership is crucial.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
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