New Product Development Leader

$103,000 - $140,000/Yr

Andersen Global - Bayport, MN

posted about 2 months ago

Part-time - Senior
Hybrid - Bayport, MN
10,001+ employees

About the position

Andersen Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Product Development Leader to join our Research, Development, and Innovation team. This role is pivotal in managing the development and implementation of innovative products and services that will allow us to serve customers in new markets and drive future innovations. As a Product Development Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a large multi-year product development program, coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple sites, and engaging with third-party vendors to ensure the successful delivery of new products and features. In this position, you will document and communicate innovation roadmaps to align various cross-functional groups on long-term development efforts. You will assess project risks and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and business case objectives. Regular status reports will be provided to senior business leaders, cross-functional partners, and clients to keep all stakeholders informed of progress and challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to lead significant projects that will shape the future of Andersen's product offerings and enhance our market presence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or science, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in leading multi-year product development initiatives. Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving aptitude are essential for success in this role. At Andersen, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where every employee is welcomed, valued, and respected. We believe that individual differences enhance our ability to understand our customers and grow our business. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our customers and in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the development and implementation of the company's products and services involving cross-functional, multi-site, and third-party vendor teams focused on the delivery of new products and features.
  • Document and communicate innovation roadmaps to align cross-functional groups on longer-term development efforts.
  • Oversee a large multi-year product development program while managing several sub-projects.
  • Assess project risk and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and business case objectives.
  • Provide regular status reports to senior business leaders, cross-functional partners, and clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
  • Minimum 10 years relevant experience with 5+ years leading multi-year product development initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills and aptitude for problem solving.

Nice-to-haves

  • PMP certification or equivalent.
  • MBA or technical Master's degree.
  • Past experience in managing Innovation Project Portfolios.
  • Strong aptitude in process improvement, manufacturing, and equipment procurement.
  • Strong understanding of relevant methodologies and tools (DMAIC, Stage Gate development, PMBOK, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of lean, manufacturing, business, and quality systems.
  • Experience working with external Business/Project Partners.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Profit sharing
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