What are the responsibilities and job description for the NPI Manager position at Quanta Manufacturing Nashville, LLC?
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Oversee, coordinate and ensure execution of end-to-end NPI process across all META customer account. Drive NPI PM Team to ensure customer approval on FAI racks in defined timelines. Ensure proper management of communication between corporate, customer and site to validate all necessary items and data for NPI are available prior to NPI builds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop work strategies to ensure NPI process is completed in defined timelines.
• Create framework of tools to help align NPI processes across customers.
• Ensure all supporting documentation and tools are available to meet expected milestones.
• Define program objectives, scope, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and NPI Program Managers, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Build relationships with customers as escalation contact for QMN, supporting NPI Program Managers; collaborate/lead cross-functional teams at both QMN and QCI to resolve issues.
• Support the professional growth and development of NPI program managers and team members, providing mentorship, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• Maintain and improve program management best practices, processes, and methodologies to optimize program performance and delivery.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including Process Engineering, Test, Quality and Production.
• Monitor program performance against key metrics and milestones, identifying risks and issues proactively and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders and leadership, providing regular updates on program status, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and allocate resources effectively, balancing competing demands and priorities across multiple programs and projects.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the program management team and across the organization.
• Ensure personal compliance with the established work rules and procedures regarding performance, work, safety, etc.
• Ability to travel internationally to assist with customer and / or quality issues.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
