NPD PROJECT MANAGER (BROOKLYN PARK, MN)

The NPD (New Product Development) Project Manager will be a vital role in managing our NPD Projects to meet the determined development goals on point & on schedule. This role will function as the lead communicator and technical liaison between multiple groups of technical, design, and product staff to make sure project deliverables are being met in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as the lead project facilitator & communicator for NPD vehicle programs within the US based development facility & R&D group in Hangzhou, China
• Maintains accurate project schedules for multiple overlapping projects, and assures strong communication between project members, and pushes for results according to the expected deliverables
• Leads cross-functional project meetings, & contributes to solution-oriented ideas to create the best products possible for the future of CFMOTO
• Preferred: Bilingual communication assistance for technical engineering-based discussions & translation of critical project related documents
• Excels as a workload prioritization & communication lead, improving interdepartmental working efficiencies, and ongoing clarity of project status for all team members
• Works with product management, engineering & the research team to incorporate customer focused inputs into project deliverables, on an on-going basis
• Creates and maintains detailed project status correspondence documents, and communicates deliverables to project members
• Collaborates with PG&A to support integration of accessory project schedules & development projects into the program deliverables
• Responsible for operating within standard operating procedures and following all company health & safety guideline
• Ensures a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• BSME or related engineering degree, with a product focused outlook
• 5+ years’ previous experience in similar role, preferably within the Powersports, Automotive or similar industry.
• OHV industry experience is highly preferred
• Preferred: Bilingual Mandarin & English, with a high ability to translate technical engineering documents & verbal communication between NPD teams
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with strong teamwork & collaboration skills
• Strong project management skills, of a technical nature, and schedule planning & keeping
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and experienced with Stage-Gate methodology
• Experienced in MS office 365, in using its tools to facilitate group collaboration
• Strong customer focus and service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, and vendors at all levels in a cross-cultural setting
• Domestic travel can be expected up to 20%, with occasional international trips to China or other locations as needed

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of job-related factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, certifications, education, location and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $95k - $125k annually. Our competitive salaries are just one component to CFMOTO’s total compensation package. Additional benefits include: medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K Match, Vacation & Sick Time, Life Insurance and Employee Purchase Discounts and opportunities.