What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Product Development Director position at Laars Heating Systems?
Company Overview
Laars Heating Systems is a renowned manufacturer of innovative heating solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Job Responsibilities
The New Product Development Director will be responsible for developing and implementing product development strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. This role requires a strong understanding of product development methodologies and excellent leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams.
Education & Experience
Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate must have strong practical experience in product development and project management, gained through managing new product launches from start to finish.
Laars Heating Systems is a renowned manufacturer of innovative heating solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Job Responsibilities
The New Product Development Director will be responsible for developing and implementing product development strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. This role requires a strong understanding of product development methodologies and excellent leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams.
- Develop and implement product development strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Collaborate with the Product Marketing team to align project deliverables and ensure market relevance.
- Plan and direct teams of engineers, designers, and laboratory technicians to achieve project goals.
- Create detailed project plans, critical path schedules, and milestone targets based on available resources.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, conflicts, and other issues through effective contingency planning.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in product management, preferably in a similar industry.
Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate must have strong practical experience in product development and project management, gained through managing new product launches from start to finish.
- Competent in project management methodologies and desktop software solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to intervene and resolve interpersonal conflicts in a team-based setting.
- Effective communicator, facilitator, and leader, with experience dealing with upper management.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Background in product development of manufactured, technical products.
- Ability to understand mechanical systems.
- PMP certified preferred.
