New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager

New Product Introduction Manager

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Position Summary:

The New Product Introduction Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and managing projects ranging from basic to moderate complexity projects starting at inception through realization with moderate supervision. This position must be very self-driven, organized, and detail oriented, able to communicate with and manage large, diverse interdisciplinary teams. They must also possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as the confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence to lead teams through complex technical and logistical challenges. This person will collaborate with their interdisciplinary product development teammates to create industry-leading products while communicating directly with Executive Management to manage critical decisions and successful product rollout.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the product development team in the management and execution of all project deliverables, assignment of project priorities, and closure of project open issues with moderate supervision.
• Communicates and reports to Manager and Executive Management project status and timeline, project risks and mitigation plans.
• Develops the execution strategy and project plan for product development projects with direct supervision from Manager.
• Serves as the central point of communication for the cross-functional product development team from initial concept to sustainment.
• Collaborates with Product Management to understand product requirements to clearly communicate and manage project scope and critical path to the product development team.
• Manages the launch of individual Bill of Materials components through the part development lifecycle from Ideation to Production with moderate supervision.
• Escalates resource and priority conflicts to Executive Management and provides triage proposals to resolve issues with direct supervision from Manager.
• Maintains the project budget and resource pool with moderate supervision.
• Maintains an intermediate level of SIG SAUER NPI process knowledge and mastery.
• Supports maintenance and continuous improvement efforts to NPI processes and procedures.
• Engages in and actively volunteers for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Participates in and sustains 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements, and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates.
• Must be able to travel infrequently.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent working experience required.
• Master's degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent working experience preferred.
• 2+ Years of project management, engineering, product development, or related experience required.
• Experience in Construction Project Management is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record successfully transitioning new products and systems through U.S. Government qualification and into production is preferred.
• Strong computer-based technical competency (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, typing).
• Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated Leadership experience in a team environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to access high hazard operations areas as part of duties.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law