Total 18 Director/C-Level Scientific Operations Manager job vacancies in Manufacturing / Production category in The United States of America

Our teams of engineers build solutions to solve the most complex problems. We develop cutting-edge systems and processes that form the core of our key business and enable transactions to move in milliseconds. We provide real-time access to critical deal information and crunch billions of data points each day to inform firm-wide market insights and strategies. Team members have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology innovation alongside industry leaders and make significant contributions to the field.

PWM (Private Wealth Management) ASIA

PWM secures, develops, and manages relationships with high-net-worth individuals, their families, family offices and foundations. PWM assists clients with building and preserving their financial wealth by creating and implementing long-term asset allocation within the context of each client’s particular risk tolerance, and by providing access to innovative investment ideas and opportunities. PWM professionals develop customized investment strategies and offer a full array of wealth management products and services, including private banking and trust company services.

YOUR IMPACT

Are you looking to leverage your diverse skillset to collaborate on a broad range of initiatives, expand your already strong leadership and risk management skills, all while gaining front to back understanding of private wealth?

Our Asia PWM Engineering team is seeking an experienced professional to provide first line application support, and drive regulatory and discretionary cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with PWM and firmwide Engineering teams to plan, manage and implement solutions. As technical analysis is critical to the role it would best suit a current developer or technical architect looking to extend their skill set. While this role will be based in Singapore our PWM Asia Engineering team collaborate to cover Asia region. The role affords the opportunity to develop deep business and technical understanding of private wealth.

Job Summary and Responsibilities – PWM Product Manager Engineering

The role includes (but is not limited to):

• Working in close partnership with Business, Compliance, Legal, Operations and Engineering.
• Analysis (business and technical) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Coordinating and representing regional input to global initiatives - requirements review, testing, signoffs.
• Defining and tracking key project delivery metrics (OKRs, measures of success). Communicating status to a diverse senior leadership audience on a regular basis
• Developing product subject matter expertise to ensure engineering solutions are adhering to global design principals, uplifting user experience, and aligning with regional and global roadmaps.
• Providing first line application support by identifying severity and impact, resolving, or escalating to the owning application team, and providing accurate and timely communication to stakeholders.
• Identifying inefficiency and breaks in business process and systems through production support and translating issues to strategic uplift opportunities.

Basic Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Qualification in an engineering-related discipline, with a strong understanding of and experience in technology concepts and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) fundamentals.
• 4-8 years technical experience - application development, architecture design or technology project delivery, with a focus on cross-asset class products, trade flows, risk management, and regional regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills to distill complex issues – frequently working with incomplete information.
• Evidence of experience in risk management and preferably regulatory in prior roles – both critical aspects.
• Detail oriented with ability to communicate technical solutions to a non-technical audience.
• Track record of engagement with a diverse group of regional and global stakeholders.
• Commitment to excellence, a commercial mindset, and a desire to deliver quantifiable benefits.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Background or a strong interest in wealth management.
• Experience in working as part of a global team.

The base salary range is 264,000 USD - 517,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unique opportunity for those experienced in the manufacturing field looking to grow their career in Defence Your new company
An exceptional opportunity awaits for an Industry Director within a reputable defence company. This organisation has a strong track record of leadership and innovation in the defence field. As part of the senior management team, the successful candidate will shape strategy, manage human, financial, and physical resources, and ensure the effective implementation of policies and long-term plans. Responsibilities include overseeing product manufacturing, maintaining production, performance, and quality standards, and driving increased productivity and efficiency across the team and supply chain. Safety, quality, financial, and delivery goals will be rigorously met. Location: North Regional Victoria
Reporting directly to senior management, you'll join a supportive team where mentorship and guidance will facilitate your growth in this role. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those outside the defence sector, to apply.


Implement the industrial strategy and in particular the human organisation, financial and material means which guarantee the proper execution of the policies and plans adopted, for the short, medium and long term.
Manage industrial activities, direct and develop the team
Ensure that the engineering, Process Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations teams provide support to the production/repair teams
Ensure the industrial sector is competitively structured (transformation plan)
Sponsor and promote the LEAN transformation approach (CLPF, Andon & KAIZEN, etc.)
Interfacing the implementation of future growth into operations by translating demand towards meeting future needs through overseeing operational changes
Heavily involved with site manufacturing, site management and supply chain management

What you'll need to succeed

Degree Qualified Engineer/Scientist or other relevant qualification
Senior leadership experience within a complex multisite engineering environment leading team of executives in a production environment.
Extensive experience in developing technical strategic plans to support a complex and varied design engineering environment.
Experience driving organisational transformation to optimise business performance within a complex environment
Problem solver, a natural leader, and creative so far as being able to bring proactive and innovative solutions to problem areas of the business
Commercial and business experience in senior management

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ali.kavanagh@hays.com.au . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Please click here to apply.

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

The Senior Director, Product Manager is a key role within the Government Solutions/ Equifax Workforce Solutions (EWS) organization, the fastest growing business unit within Equifax. To help support high double digit growth, we are looking for a high-performance individual looking to make their mark to help grow the business and their career.

This role balances Local, State, and Federal Government market short term execution priorities with long term growth strategies. The position is highly market/customer driven – and works across the organization leveraging the skills and knowledge of pricing, product marketing, sales, market strategy, finance, operations and technology to address Government market/client needs identified and prioritized through government industry strategies. This role will work with the Government Vertical Market Teams to understand the market, competitive/alternative offerings, drive and define strategic priorities and identify/execute product initiatives that meet local/state and federal government needs (existing product bundles, product enhancements and new product innovation).

The Senior Director, Product Manager will work with a cross functional team to drive a cohesive go-to-market strategy delivering solutions that create unique value for buyers. The role requires internal and external thought leadership and the ability to drive initiatives to execution. This role is a tactical program and product management role. Must be able to move between understanding strategy, setting a plan and executing a plan seamlessly. Working across a highly matrixed organization and leveraging lessons learned from other organizations will be critical to success.

The Senior Director, Product Manager will work a hybrid schedule, working in the office 3 days per week, from our office in Reston, VA.

  

What You’ll Do:

• Market Opportunities: Discover opportunities in the local, state, and federal government markets by interviewing current and prospective customers and validating urgent problems to show their pervasiveness in the market.
• Market Definition: Map needs within local, state, and federal government markets and analyze the market segments to actively pursue. Ensure that the targeted segments are large enough to support the current/future business and position of the solution along with other Government products.
• Business Plan/Case: Perform an objective analysis of a potential market opportunity to provide a basis for investment. Articulate learnings in the market and quantify the risk, including a financial model.
• Product Roadmap: Assist in long-term planning and product diversification.
• Distribution Strategy: Determine which channels (web UI, batch, API) best align with the markets' buying preferences.
• Execution: Collaborate across functions in order to rapidly deliver new or enhanced solutions to the market. Make quick and effective decisions while considering many complicated competing forces in order to hit deadlines and drive revenue.
• Product Positioning: Provide Portfolio Marketing with inputs for creation of positioning, value propositions, and challenger-based messages to differentiate our solutions.
• Solution Profitability: In collaboration with Sales, Finance, and D&A, monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPI’s) to determine how well the solution is performing in the market, how it impacts the company operations, and ultimately, how it contributes to profit. Recommend adjustments as needed.
• Thought Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert and provide thought leadership to aid in the strategic direction and development of webinars, whitepapers, conference speaking engagements, case studies and other marketing initiatives.
• Customer experience: Understand how clients use our solutions (delivery, on-boarding, experience, etc.); Collaborate with Portfolio Marketing to develop and maintain key buyer and user personas; Understand the buying process.

What Experience You Need:

• Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a B2B product management or related role in a complex business environment, including experience with go to market strategy development.
• 2+ years broad experience in government service offerings preferred

What Could Set You Apart:

• ​Experience in the technology and/or data industries or working with technology and/or data-related products and services preferred.​
• Ability to make fact-based recommendations and decisions that align with what is needed to meet the needs of the organization.
• Ability to influence prioritization of solutions / enhancements across a matrix organization
• Ability to manage and implement solutions / enhancements effectively.
• Strong capability to define and simply communicate the value proposition of the product for markets and segments.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with sensitivity to diversity of audiences including internal and external groups and at various levels within an organization.
• Ability to synthesize and translate details of solution delivery for various internal stakeholder groups
• Ability to adjust to new, changing or ambiguous situations (e.g., different management styles, new methods, systems and procedures) and changing priorities within the business and the marketplace.
• Direct experience in and understanding of the government sector
• Track record of successfully delivering high quality projects on time in a fast-paced/rapidly changing environment 
• Extensive analytical skills as evidenced by a proven ability to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze product concepts, assess market opportunities/viability, and evaluate competitive threats
• Autonomous influencer who can work comfortably with Marketing, Data & Analytics, Technology, and Sales teams, to get the job done

#LI-TE1

#LI-hybrid

Equifax is required by law to include a good-faith salary range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; and other business and organizational needs. At Equifax, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $133,076 to $180,044. This position is also eligible for our incentive compensation program.

 

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Primary Location:

USA Washington-DC (Reston VA)

Function:

Function - Product

Schedule:

Full time

Company:

Oliver Wyman

Description:

Job summary

The Product Portfolio Manager is responsible for creating, maintaining, enhancing and managing technology tools and products that deliver value and differentiated capability to Oliver Wyman consulting teams and directly to our clients.  A good Product Portfolio Manager is deeply concerned with the quality of the experience and how a person feels when they are using it, never settling for “it’s good enough” or “it gets the job done” or “it’s just how it’s always worked”. Caring deeply about the day-to-day experience for any and all users is tantamount to the role.

Product Portfolio Managers sit at the intersection of business, data, design, engineering, security, operations, support, and marketing. Product Managers have a deep understanding and deep respect for each of these disciplines, but they do not overstep their bounds. They serve as the connective tissue that brings together strategic business goals, human-centered design, future-forward engineering, streamlined operations, best-in-class support, and high-adoption marketing.

A Product Portfolio Manager is responsible for guiding the development and management of a product throughout its lifecycle. They work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, commercial and user groups to ensure the successful creation and launch of a product. Product managers conduct market/user research, define product strategy, gather requirements, prioritize features, and collaborate with the development team to oversee the product's implementation. They also monitor the product's performance, gather user feedback, and make data-driven decisions to improve its functionality and user experience. Ultimately, a product portfolio manager ensures that what is being created is worthwhile in terms of the time, money, and energy expended, ensuring that the product or service meets both user needs and business goals.

This role has the responsibility to oversee and manage OW internal and external facing assets (e.g. capabilities, features and functions, interfaces, code, testing, training, and associated documentation) within the Transportation & Services Practice area in the Americas. The Product Portfolio Manager will be accountable for the entire lifecycle of assets assigned, including the business case and disciplined investment processes for assets, leading their planning and development, promoting awareness of them, maintaining and supporting their use, and tracking their profitability and utilization.

This role requires interacting with a diverse range of people and being effective in interactions with clients – both in project work and sales initiatives, internal consulting staff and project teams as well as internal or contractor developer/digital teams. 

This role serves as an important member of the sectors it supports (e.g., Rail, Aviation, Logistics) and is part of the TNS Practice within Oliver Wyman.   There is a dotted line affiliation with the Digital practice within Oliver Wyman.   The job reports to the OW partner in charge of products within the assigned sector.

The current job opening is for a Product Portfolio Manager role within the Rail Sector.

Qualifications

• Product management background with industry experience in the sector assigned (e.g., Rail) preferred but not required

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related discipline or equivalent relevant work experience

• Demonstrated success delivering results in prior Product Management roles – or similar roles that require leadership by influence and the ability to work productively with a large and diverse constituent base

• Experience in Management Consulting a plus but not required

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities can be broadly categorized into four roles:

Asset planning and commercialization:

• Ensures existing products have appropriate accessibility, training, documentation and content for maximum value creation in the sector (project work, direct client delivery, IC development, etc.)

• Oversees asset pipeline for development and enhancement

• Defines new asset requirements and prioritizes functional upgrades based on project demand and other sources of input

• Estimates resource and cost requirements for asset efforts in light of potential returns

• Develops detailed roadmap and business case for the development of assets

• Supports project proposals and engages in high priority client conversations around assets

• Leads efforts to increase asset penetration across relevant topics

• Leads development of appropriate marketing collateral to increase asset awareness

• Identifies opportunities to promote use cases across topics/sub-topics

• Serves as central point of contact for all assets within a PG / region

• Supports asset pricing discussions, if applicable

Development of assets and associated offer(s):

• Integrates assets into broader consulting services to create unified “offers” (i.e., not standalone data/software)

• Leads development of assets with a good understanding of technical requirements

• Ensures development follows MVP, prototyping practices to avoid waste

• Delivers assets with focus on user experience and usability

• Manages vendors or internal development/UX teams to ensure high-quality asset releases

• Codifies / standardizes assets developed on projects

• Maintains up-to-date information and knowledgebases related to the assets and taxonomy

• Catalogues new assets and assigns a maturity stage to existing assets.

Delivery assurance:

• Provides support to project teams on asset use and handover

• Supervises projects in developing / enhancing assets, ensuring that the work meets appropriate standards

• Engages in client conversations and project team meetings as a domain expert

• Establishes protocols and processes for any assets that clients may continue to use after the end of the project

Governance and reporting:

• Defines KPIs for each asset that represent actual value creation for Oliver Wyman and clients (direct revenue for the asset, consulting revenue impossible without the asset, increased success in BD, time and cost savings for projects using the asset, etc)

• Tracks and shares these KPIs with relevant teams as appropriate

• Proactively drives active portfolio management, recommending to leadership which assets to put on ice, and where further investment can bring outsized returns

• Reviews KPIs and detects improvement opportunities

• Monitors the use of the asset platform and wikis

• Periodically chairs asset status reviews and provides upward reporting

• Actively identifies opportunities to capture and deploy reusable IC and assets from consulting projects

• Metrics to be included:

  • # of project teams using IC and tools managed by this position

  • # of tools with documentation and self-serve availability for the team; individual tool usage frequency

  • # of billable days to projects as IC SME

Skills 

Management skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead and work effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams in a matrix organization and to oversee product development teams from the conception of a product to its development and implementation.

• Excellent project planning and management skills and proven experience via successful project and business development opportunities

• Ability to manage competing priorities and effectively deliver against timelines in a fast paced environment. Product development can come with many demands from various parties, including customers, superiors and team members and the Product Portfolio Manager must balance demands against the budgets, resource constraints, deadlines and project and client priorities.

• High level of communication skills written and verbal.   Demonstrated ability of good communication skills across a range of stakeholders to ensure that expectations are understood and that team members are clear about requirements and accountability.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, which can be applied to asset creation, curation and commercialization

• Capable to function in a strategic and project management role but also willing and able to lean in and assist in execution (requirements gathering, coding, testing, training, etc. )

• Critical thinking skills that allow conceptualization and effective development decision making that will lead to the product’s success – including critical risk assessments and mitigation.

Technical skills

• Project Management and delivery of technical assets using an agile approach

• Significant experience with technical deliverables e.g. software deployment or analytic models

• Interest in advanced technology, data science, software development, systems engineering

• Some experience with programming e.g. Python, Javascript, R, SQL, HTML, CSS

• Ability to use complex analyses to identify trends, conclusions and recommendations

The Product Manager is a senior management level position responsible for managing a broad range of Product Management employees, setting strategy and providing direction, leadership and budgetary management, etc. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the development of product plans, strategies, and tactics while coordinating product lines through product life-cycles in coordination with the broader Product Management team. The overall objective of this role is to coordinate the promotion of products to develop new markets, increase share of market and obtain competitive position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Product Managers to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Oversee strategic roadmap, development, launch, and marketing to gain maximum benefit from each product
• Oversee day-to-day product management for core products such as product delivery, client experience, and client communication strategies as well as help the team prioritize, negotiate, and remove obstacles to achieve business results
• Execute client value propositions, positioning, segmentation, pricing, targeting, channel strategies, and competitive differentiation to achieve preferred status as a partner to Citi clients
• Develop plans and execute functional strategies for a country, multiple countries, region, or business requiring coordination and integration across units as well as provide input into strategic decisions affecting job family or function within a region or business
• Manage client and competitor market research, develop product innovation roadmap, and address fundamental trials of product commoditization to create an advanced set of solutions
• Oversee all aspects of program life cycle management including market demands, technology trends, and the competitive field
• Contribute to achievement of acquisition targets, product financial performance, revenue performance, and expense management goals as well as oversee identification and execution of opportunities and gaps business plans
• Develop and communicate a business plan to approach the marketplace, and coordinate and implement team procedures, client problem resolutions and client management
• Help drive innovation by working with external partners/alliances to develop products, manage vendor relationships, and prepare agreements
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Experience managing across multi-function and/or global business
• Functional experience in marketing, credit, acquisitions, product development, or analytics
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

- Esta persona será responsable de liderar el producto en Afore

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family Group:

Product Management and Development

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Product Management

------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

Full time

------------------------------------------------------

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View the "EEO is the Law" poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement.

View the EEO Policy Statement.

View the Pay Transparency Posting

Overview of the job

Did you know that at P&G we consider Product Supply (PS) as the engine that accelerates value creation? Getting thousands of different products onto the shelves in our customer's stores in the right quantities with precise quality in a very good time manner really does present meaningful work every single day!

We are looking for a ESS Operations Leader for ASEAN & MEA for our PHC Regional Business Unit (RBU) who can be a great collaborator with very diverse teams in the Personal Health Care Organization as well as with our External manufacturing business partners. This person will be accountable to ensure Business processes are in place and to deliver the Commercial Business Plan with Operational Excellence. Value accr

etive growth through supply chain mastery, business acumen, and organization building.

Your team

You will report to Senior Director, Supply Network Leader for the RBU. The role will supervise a diverse team of people in ESS Operations, extended Multi-functional team including ESS Quality, ESS Purchases, ESS MPD, ESS Business Planning closely engaging with external multi -functional- Commercial & R&D teams, Finance, Regulatory & R&D team members.

How success looks like

• End to end execution of ESS Supply Chain Operating strategy with External Business Partners.
• Outstanding supply service delivery of Service & Cash targets of ESS Supply Chains.
• Deliver Cost - Net Structural Savings by creating a pipeline of Ideas and
• Deliver Flawless Initiatives of the PHC Business Unit that touch the ESS manufacturing sites.
• Highly engaged & capable ESS organization and improving pipeline for future PS leaders

Responsibilities of the role

• Develop & Implement ESS Operations Master Plan for ESS Supply Chain . Drive strategic decisions impacting supply chain with the lead team
• Deliver best-in-class customer service, Quality, Cost & Initiative partnering closely with BU PS leaders and External manufacturing sites
• Achieve end-to-end supply chain operational sufficiency to support profitable business growth
• Build a robust ESS Operations Organization.

Role Requirements

• 10+ years of consumer & Pharma goods supply chain, manufacturing, operations, quality assurance, Planning and customer service experience.
• Experience in dealing with External Manufacturing partners. Building relationships & Influencing External partner Organization will be critical.
• Experience in production management, Operational efficiencies , Initiative delivery through External manufacturing sites.
• Experience in leading and collaborating with large multi-functional teams with varied strengths.
• Knowledge & expertise of manufacturing & Operational excellence. Knowledge & Experience in IWS system will be preferred.
• Effective English communication skills, both oral and written. Communication within internal P&G stakeholders and External Manufacturing partner.
• Fluency in Bahasa language (Oral & Written) is preferred.

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.

Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on Inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Job Description

The Information Technology team at our Company's R&D division (our Research & Development Division) is looking for Product Manager – PV Signaling, Analytics & Reporting. Reporting into Product Line Lead Patient Safety, Quality & Compliance, this position will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of pharmacovigilance strategies, processes, and systems for a pharmaceutical company, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high-quality standards. 

Product managers must possess a broad base of skills and knowledge spanning digital technology, strategy and business planning, user experience design, engineering, and agile/lean development practices. They must possess an entrepreneurial drive to develop new product features while managing stakeholder needs and timeframes to broker complex relationships that evolve into real solutions. The ultimate success of a product owner hinges on their ability to guide their peers while influencing decision-makers. 

The following are the key responsibilities of a PV Signaling, Analytics & Reporting Product Manager.

• Develop and implement PV strategies: Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement pharmacovigilance strategies that meet regulatory requirements and ensure patient safety, quality and compliance. 

• Oversee PV processes: Responsible for overseeing all PV processes, including adverse event reporting, signal detection, and risk management activities. 

• Manage PV systems: Responsible for managing PV systems, including software systems used for adverse event reporting and signal detection. 

• Maintain PV knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global PV regulations and guidelines and ensure that the company’s PV processes and systems comply with these regulations. 

• Ensure compliance with regulations: Responsible for ensuring that the company's PV processes and systems are in compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines. 

• Maintain quality standards: Responsible for maintaining high-quality standards for PV processes and systems, and for implementing quality control measures to ensure data accuracy and integrity. 

• Collaborate with other departments: Collaborate with departments such as clinical, regulatory, and safety to ensure that PV processes are integrated into the overall product development plan. 

• Communicate PV information to internal and external stakeholders, such as regulatory authorities, health care professionals, and patients. 

• Lead PV projects: Partnering with the business technology partner, managing the implementation new PVQC systems and changes, and ensuring that project timelines are met. 

Required Experience and Skills:

• 10+ years prior experience in Enterprise, Business, Information, Systems & Application or Solution Architecture 

• 5+ years prior experience in a health authority regulated environment  

• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner and communicate with a variety of audiences and stakeholders including executive management, business leaders, IT peers, and colleagues worldwide to navigate across conflicting priorities and balance critical tactical and strategic needs  

• Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to addressing challenges  

• Self-directed, self-motivated, driven professional who with little direction can fill in the gaps as to what is needed, and drive expected results

• Has the ability to be self-motivated to understand current Patient Safety business needs and current architecture, platforms and systems.

• Experience establishing strategy and execution plans for products to enable best-in-class IT capabilities.

• Demonstrated partnership working with matrixed IT and client organizations to drive highest value business outcomes aligned to business and future state technology strategies.

• History of developing strong relationships with key vendors to influence vendor’s strategic roadmaps and provide transparency around platform roadmaps.

• Knowledge and experience with Agile Application development, testing and implementation in external hosting and cloud environments.

• Ability for envisioning architectural scheme, information structure and features, functionality, and user-interface designs; leverages current best practices in cloud-based design and development.

• Experience identifying and analyzing business needs and coordinating between product vendors and other stakeholder groups to deliver prompt, efficient and, quality support.

• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a complex and dynamic work environment

• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills, as well as a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards. 

• Knowledge of Research and Development within pharmaceuticals life science industry as well as experience with Global Safety Case Intake, Processing, Management and Reporting.

Preferred Capabilities:

• Understanding of pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, clinical operations and product quality complaints processes and systems

• Working Knowledge of some not all of Oracle Argus, Veeva, RxLogix suite of technology products.

• Understanding of regulatory requirements that drive IT delivery, including 21-CFR-Part-11, Annex 11, Good Laboratory and Clinical practices, Computer Systems Validation, and other global regulatory requirements that impact IT systems in the R&D and manufacturing spaces

• Familiarity with risk-based monitoring and other industry applications used for Pharmacovigilance.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or Life Science

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
 

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement​

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$135,500.00 - $213,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.  For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

na

Required Skills:

Cross-Functional Teamwork, Management Reporting, Management System Development, People Management, Process Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic

Preferred Skills:

Agile Application Development, Business Architecture, Business Strategies, Compliance Monitoring, Computer Science, ICH Guidelines, Information Technology Strategies, ISO 9000, IT Project Lifecycle, IT Service Delivery, Life Science, Medical Affairs, Operating Systems (OS), Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacovigilance, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Policy Compliance, Process Safety, Project Resource Management, Quality Management, Serious Adverse Event Reporting, Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Supplier Management, User Interface Architecture

Job Description

Become a key player in our global, diverse, and ambitious Data Governance Chapter where your contribution matters.  Our marketing division’s data and analytics IT team is looking for a Data Catalogue and Marketplace owner who will be at the forefront of driving the transformation of our data governance program from a complex, siloed local processes towards the company vision of Frictionless Data by envisioning, building, and maintaining sustainable, streamlined and AI-supported governance capabilities and processes.   You will be partnering with our teams globally to define and execute against a cohesive and simplified governance program that will empower data consumers to be able to rapidly find, evaluate and access data to solve critical business use cases.   Collaborate with a global team of high performing technologists and data experts and apply your deep understanding of data management to spearhead strategic, impactful projects transforming our approach to data governance across the globe.

As the Data Cataloguing and Marketplace Product Owner within the Data Governance & Data Architecture Chapter of the Human Health Data & Analytics organization in or company you will have the exciting opportunity to lead the stand-up of a modern global program that will revolutionize the way data is made available for search and access through a global marketplace. Your vision and execution will play a crucial role in creating a robust platform for data stewards, providing them with innovative tools, including AI capabilities like gpTeal, to streamline processes and enhance the findability of data for consumers, in line with FAIR guiding principles.

In addition to traditional Agile product ownership responsibilities, you will have the unique opportunity to influence priorities and activities within the EDE Data Marketplace program, which is managed by the Foundational Data & Analytics team. Collaborating with a small team, you will lead the execution of this global initiative, ensuring seamless coordination with cross-geography teams to build and facilitate adoption of cataloging standards and enabling solutions. Your strong communication skills will be essential as you engage with stakeholders and effectively manage expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set the vision and roadmap for the implementation of a modern global program for data cataloguing and marketplace, enabling efficient search and access to data through a global marketplace.

• Lead a small team in the execution of this initiative, while influencing priorities and activities of the EDE Data Marketplace program managed by the Foundational Data & Analytics team.

• Innovate solutions to empower data stewards with a comprehensive set of tools, including AI capabilities, to reduce manual effort in repeatable processes and improve data findability for consumers.

• Collaborate with cross-geography teams to ensure successful delivery of the program.

• Utilize strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and manage expectations.

• Owns and manages a product throughout the duration of the product lifecycle.

• Defines the overall product vision and strategy with a keen focus on value, business outcome, and user experience.

• Makes product decisions, and ensures decisions align with product strategy.

• Adopts strategic view about evolution of engineer needs.

• Develops and regularly calibrates metrics for the product.

• Drives continuous product discovery to understand user needs and translate that to solutions and product backlog.

• Creates, maintains, and continuously prioritizes the product backlog to maximize value delivery and long-term sustainability.

• Leads adoption and retention of the product.

• Drives release and support planning and execution (go to market).

• Connects delivery squad(s) with the customers and facilitates direct communication.

• Monitors and optimizes product's total cost of ownership (TCO).

Key Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a data governance or data management role.

• At least 2 years of experience with commercial pharmaceutical data concepts.

• Proven experience in data cataloguing for efficient data search and access.

• Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team of development resources.

• At least 3+ years of requirements definition and management

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Desired skills and experience include Collibra, agile product management, solution development, and management of cross-geography teams, benefits management, strategic planning and systems design

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment

• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally

• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g. even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)

• Pension and health insurance contributions

• Internal reward system plus referral programme

• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution

• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card

• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, and Mall.cz discount programs

• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

• Competitive salary

Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now!
Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job!

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

 

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Benefits Administration, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management

Preferred Skills:

Job Description:

Manages strategy and tactical execution of segment initiatives across all major lines of business (i.e., GCBK, GCB, PSB, Specialized Industries, CREB). Drive collaboration between product, sales and client relationship teams to package, market and position leading solutions that address the challenges clients face and grow market share through client calling and deal support. Participates with most senior levels (i.e., Senior Product Management Exec) in the development and sponsorship of core strategies across broad functional or cross-functional objectives.

Develops and implements programs and policies companywide or for multiple businesses. Identify and develop responses to emerging product trends, competitive game changers and market gaps and champion any needed solutions (via routines between key partners and acute focus on respective industries). Decisions made typically have significant impact on group(s) managed. Leads consultative discussions at multiple levels of the organization.

May represent the Bank presenting at key industry events. Participates as the product or industry expert in client call planning and client calls as well as strategic client reviews, identifying opportunities and influencing solutions. Assists in reviewing product development requirements to ensure Voice of Client is accurate. May act as an individual contributor or may lead a team.

As a GTS B2B Payment Product Sales Specialist, the candidate will have experience working within a highly matrixed organization, supporting multiple key stake holders, and managing multiple contacts within our clients’ organizations, including Procurement, Travel Management, Shared Service Centers and Accounts Payables.  Internal contacts will include client management, fulfillment, contract management, product management, and senior management teams. Candidate will think innovatively, act globally, drive inclusion across teams and operate in a dynamic and fast paced global organization.

The GTS B2B Payment Product Sales Specialist will be responsible for performing proactive lead generation, business development engagements via industry conferences and client calling, lead formal client engagements from sourcing, RFP responses, pricing strategy, formal pitches and software demonstrations, during formal presentation of the Bank of America offering. The candidate will have in depth knowledge of our payables offering across the Global Transaction Services platform, including Corporate Travel and Purchasing Cards, Virtual Payables and Travel Cards, Comprehensive Payables and other B2B payables products. 

Key Activities:

Own sales efforts, through proactive prospect lead generation, and the development and nurturing of client relationships

Continual education to maintain status as a best in class subject matter expert, with deep understanding of  product functionality, value proposition, industry trends and the competitive landscape

Writing RFI/RFP responses and delivering best and final presentations to clients and their leadership team

• Creating and driving formalized routines with all regions and key business partners such as Product Management, Treasury Sales, Relationship Management, Implementations, Customer Service, Account Management and Product Sales, and executive leadership

• Briefing senior leaders on sales efforts, deal overview and strategy to win

• Being the voice of our clients to drive innovation and enhancements to our product offering on a regular and formal basis

• Partnering with the broader bank organization to gain access to senior level contacts within prospects/client

• Conducting and leading client presentations in person, over the telephone and via WebEx, to all levels of client organizations, including senior treasury, finance, purchasing and travel management teams

• Performing platform/technology demonstrations, and communicating features and benefits to clients

• Pricing deals and leading pricing and contract negotiations with clients

• Developing and delivering internal training sessions on products, services and value proposition to Treasury Sales and Relationship Management Teams, and other business partners

• Representing organization at internal and external client conferences and trade shows, and generating new leads for Card and Comprehensive Payables business 

Required Skills: "Must" have these skills to be minimally qualified

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the payables marketplace, with an understanding of the competitive landscape and regional marketplace variations

• Proven ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced global environment

• Experience working within a highly matrixed organization

• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written

• World-class presentation skills

• Proven leadership skills across multiple organizations

• Ability and desire to think creatively to deliver business results, both independently and as part of a team

• Experience leading technology demonstrations and discussions

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience

• Ability to travel up to 50% 

Desired Skills:

• Global Commercial Card & Comprehensive Payables subject matter expertise, in sales, account management or product role

• Sales experience within a large, global financial institution

• Knowledge of treasury management and card and comprehensive payables services

• Project management skills

• Experience in Accounts Payable

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

The Role: Product Manager BOBI, Director

The Team:

Business Operations and Strategy within the Market Intelligence Technical Operations with the goal of facilitating financial transparency for Market Intelligence Technology Executives to enable data driven business planning and tracking from execution to delivery.

The team delivers trusted strategic management metrics and reporting across Workforce, Vendor, Financials, and Strategic Projects, as well as KPI reporting using PowerBI. The team is expanding into Synergy Reporting, Cloud Spend, Cloud Migration, and Internal Cost Allocation Reporting.

The Impact:

You will be the Product Manager for the Business Intelligence platform (BOBI). BOBI is a cloud native platform, built on AWS. You will be empowered with a team of technical developers, front-end developers and a product owner.

You will be responsible in ensuring that product work is aligned with organizational priorities. You will be responsible to define product deliverables based on the strategic direction of the MI Technology and TBO organization. You will work closely with internal data providers to identify, consume and govern the datasets.

The userbase is expected to remain relatively stable at 500 users, and is indispensable to the core users/stakeholders, it is imperative that the platform is operationally stable but more importantly is seen as the single source of truth for the MI Tech management team.

In order to ensure that the BOBI platform is meeting the requirements of its stakeholders you will define a steering committee, chair meetings, and initiate demo sessions, user training and feedback calls.

Data management will be expected as part of the role, as we continue building and industrializing our Datawarehouse.

What’s in it for you:

1. Focus on data quality and accuracy of reporting
2. User / Stakeholder engagement
3. Project management acumen to work with various stakeholders and teams, and manage multiple internal conntributors
4. Effectively highlight and manage risks up and down the project chain
5. Facilitate large discussions and to lead stakeholders to consensus
6. Ability to analyze existing data sets and identify actionable data insights that can be easily understood by the user
7. Ability to analyze existing tools and databases and provide software solution recommendations for process improvements
8. High-level written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Translating MI Technology strategies to tasks for development
2. Learning the executive leadership and other users’ needs
3. Serving as a liaison between the executive management and development
4. Oversee, measure, and improve project execution via the Agile Scrum methodology (day-to-day management is facilitated by Project Management)
5. Project manage the BOBI Reporting platform related projects and their enhancements. Bridging the gap between Business requirements and technical deliveries
6. Maintain the project pipeline and align resources for analysis and execution of task, this will involve tracking of team’s current and future pipeline along with delivery timeline.
7. Ensuring that process and documentations are followed using tools like JIRA, Confluence, ADO, AWS etc.
8. Participating in internal testing of the reporting platform to verify if the reports satisfy the Business requirements in terms of accuracy, efficiency, access restrictions etc.
9. Management status reporting of BOBI deliveries on a regular basis

What We’re Looking For:

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Business, Technology, Engineering, or related area
2. 6-8 years of relevant work experience in Technical Team Management
3. Extensive team leadership experience
4. Strong understanding of Data Management and Operations
5. Aptitude for Business Intelligence and visualization
6. Able to define and communicate a clear vision
7. Excellent presentation skills and stakeholder management
8. Committed to employee career growth
9. Highly organized, independent and multitasker
10. Proven willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and an ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand work environment.
11. Open to working flexible hours as per business needs

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides executive leadership to a major manufacturing / supply chain function supporting a large and complex business unit. May lead functional operations at multiple manufacturing sites. Establishes and monitors production using metrics/budgets through systems, and initiates appropriate corrective action as needed and based on results. Establishes and controls project schedules, timelines.
2. Plans and evaluates optimal resource utilization and efficiency of operation to minimize costs and allow for on-time delivery of product to customers. Accurately establishes plant capacity.
3. Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates Operations Team personnel to accomplish specific production and supply chain goals consistent with established operational, housekeeping (5S), and safety procedures and processes. Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes.
4. Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes to produce quality products that meet customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
5. Identifies and pursues new technologies to improve production, increase efficiency and resource utilization and maximize profitability.
6. Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management to align overall operations development with business needs/opportunities. Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust.
7. May provide ownership / leadership for a major divisional function, project, or program (i.e., Inventory Management, AMPS/Lean, Responsiveness / Agility). Provides leadership, guidance, mentorship, and personal development of his/her direct reports in the areas of daily operational management, systems development, and optimization.
8. Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Are you a dynamic operations leader from manufacturing sectors with a passion for delivering operational excellence? Do you have a proven track record of results in fast-paced, consumer-facing sectors? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Operations Manager/ Director.

Your new company
A growing and innovative company that produces high-quality products in the consumer goods sector. Due to continued growth and increased demands, they are seeking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager/ Director to oversee and manage all aspects of operations and ensure they continue to meet & exceed targets, standards, and expectations, while maintaining a safe, efficient and sustainable operation.

About your new role:
Forming part of the senior leadership team, you will head up operations; leading and influencing excellence, accountable for multi-functional teams, production, warehouse, logistics, HSE and maintenance, amongst others. You will create and maintain a culture of collaboration and form a collective approach towards manufacturing excellence and high-quality outputs.

Other typical duties will include:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of managers and staff across various departments and functions
• Plan, implement, and monitor production schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure optimal performance and output
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Liaise and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and senior management
• Identify and resolve any operational issues or challenges that may arise
• Keep up to date with the latest trends, developments, and best practices in the textile and manufacturing industry

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in operational, engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior management role in a consumer manufacturing environment
• A strong knowledge and understanding of production processes, technologies, and quality standards
• A proven ability to lead, manage, and inspire teams and individuals
• A strategic and analytical mindset, with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A customer-focused and results-oriented approach, with a commitment to excellence and innovation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• A flexible and adaptable attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow
• The right to work in the UK
• UK driving license

What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About Us


Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity
Work Location: 525 Great Eastern Highway Redcliffe WA

Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.


Roster: Monday to Friday



Fortescue WAE is a subsidiary of Fortescue working on developing leading technology in renewable energy sustainable products that have multiuse capability in the energy and resources sectors.



Reporting to the Heavy Industries General Manager, you will have overall accountability for leading the product program from initial concept development into mass production and sustainment over the life of the product through to end of life. This includes the definition and delivery of products and indirectly managing associated delivery functions, to ensure FWAE can bring to market industry leading products.



One of these products is the Fast Charger for Heavy Haulage Mobile Equipment and mining equipment such as excavators. We’re using a gate framework to product development known as the new product creation system as opposed to a traditional waterfall style of product delivery. As CPM you will need to understand commercial, managerial and technical risks and issues within the product program and be able to balance those issues to make decisions that benefit the long-term success of the product for both customers and Fortescue.

Key Responsibilities


Management of Product Program status and progress updates
Product Program financial performance, schedule, and escalation management
Board and senior leadership program reporting
Managing product program investment and associated returns
Managing the application of product program risk management across all functions
Sign off on any trade-offs between performance, cost and product features
Key escalation pathway to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) for risks to program execution
Qualifications and Experience


The successful candidate must be based in, or willing to relocate, to Perth, Western Australia.
Product Development Expertise: A strong background in product development and innovation is essential. Familiarity with modern product development methodologies and frameworks
Program Management Skills: Proven experience in program management, with a track record of overseeing complex projects from conception to delivery. Ability to manage program status, progress, financial performance, and schedule, as well as experience in risk management and issue resolution across multiple functions.
Technical Understanding: A comprehensive understanding of the technology and engineering principles involved in renewable energy and heavy industrial equipment is necessary. Familiarity with the technical aspects of fast charging systems is highly regarded
Commercial Acumen: Strong business acumen and the ability to understand commercial risks and opportunities are crucial. Experience in managing investments and assessing associated returns
Proven leadership abilities, including the capacity to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders at various levels. Exceptional communication skills are essential for reporting to the board and senior leadership
Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of the energy and resources sectors, especially in the context of sustainable products and renewable energy, is highly beneficial. Familiarity with the heavy industries and mining sectors would be advantageous
Our Commitment


Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.



https://fortescue.com/careers



Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.



Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

Reports To: VP, Operations Asia

Come Innovate Motions with us

Job Summary:

Oversee management of our Jiangmen Assembly manufacturing operations to produce products and direct activities to ensure products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

Responsible for overall operations P&L and lead the manufacturing managers in supporting company’s business development, which include operations management, cost planning and execution to budget in terms of both direct and indirect staffing, productivity, on-time delivery, BOM and inventory control and quality improvement.

       

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Oversee manufacturing operations including Production, inventory control (material and production), Production Engineering and equipment maintenance.
• Develop manufacturing plans and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Optimize utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and other resources to deliver operation excellence and to meet with annual budgetary plan.
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity, overall equipment efficiency and reduce production overhead and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.
• Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with local regulations and company’s SOP and Code of Conduct policy.
• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., Safety, plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, maintenance, EHS & 6S, cost reduction, training, security, etc.)
• Drive and manage the continuous improvement programs in cycle time reduction, indirect material utilization and product quality yield.

Our requirements:

• Degree holder in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a process-oriented operations with over 5 years’ experience in managing an entire high volume manufacturing operation. Ideally, the candidate has been working in China before.
• Solid experience with technical automation leadership and people management experience
• Deep knowledge and experience on automation engineering and robotic process automation. And strong experience in researching the latest automation trends
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing-base technology, lean manufacturing, Gemba Kaizen, international quality systems, and driving productivity and quality improvement programs.
• An excellent communicator and confident decision maker with strong business acumen
• Strong leadership skill and able to coach people
• Proficient in both English and Chinese
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Senior Manufacturing Manager
• Working location: Jiangmen, Guangdong, China (we may consider offering Hong Kong employment but 5 days station in Jiangmen)

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.