About this opportunity:
This job opportunity is for a project manager in a manufacturing or production environment, focused on overseeing projects from start to finish—especially New Product Introductions (NPI) and Transfer Product Introductions (TPI). The role involves planning, executing, and closing projects, managing budgets and risks, coordinating cross-functional teams, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners, and ensuring products are ready for manufacturing on schedule. Responsibilities also include process optimization, lean manufacturing, and leading change initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
What you will do:
Manage production related projects from the conceptual stage to completion, such as NPI or TPI projectsPlan and implement projectsHelp to define project scope, goals and deliverablesIdentify tasks and required resourcesManage the project budgetIdentify and manage project risksSupport and lead cross-functional project team, close collaboration is encouraged with external EMS partners, and internal stakeholders from Product Management, R&D and all supply functions in an x-functional way of workingMeasure project performance using appropriate tools and techniquesRegular reporting on project statusManaging stakeholders and ensuring satisfactionImplement and manage changes when necessary to meet project deliverablesEvaluate and assess the result of the project and ensure successful project closureEnsure manufacturing readiness in line with product launch or delivery schedulesSupport process optimization and lean manufacturing initiativesChange management, lead projects to implement changes in production. For example cost reductions or change product to a newer R-state
The skills you bring : Experience in managing projects in a manufacturing or industrial environmentExcellent communication skillsProblem-solving and leadership skillsProject planning, risk management, time management and other project management skillsAbility to critically analyze and evaluate complex business problems to propose robust and sustainable project-based solutions.Good to have a technical background and knowledge about the production/manufacturing process, supply chain and quality assuranceExperience in strategic planning, risk management and change managementExperience in leading cross-functional teams in a cross -country set up, proficiency in English
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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Primary country and city: India (IN) || Gurgaon
Req ID: 770321