JOB OVERVIEW:

At Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) the consumer is at the heart of everything we do. Join the team at KDP and make a difference to consumers with one of America’s leading producers and distributors of hot and cold beverages helping to satisfy every consumer’s beverage need, anytime and anywhere.
We are looking for a New Product Development Program Manager with experience managing (Hardware & Software) integrated products through the entire new product development lifecycle, from concept to launch. You will oversee multiple projects ranging from high complexity with considerable resource and functional integration to medium complexity projects with fewer resources and risk. Programs are more strategic in nature and focus on longer term business objectives. Scope of projects include new product, business integration, and/or new supply chains

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business management field
• 7+ years’ experience in project management or comparable experience.
• Experience with Smartsheet or equivalent project management tools
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital, expense or commercialization projects
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
• Experience with Agile Project Management, Rapid Learning Cycles, or similar Project Management Methodologies

• Drive program execution from advanced development through product launch while closely monitoring product performance, cost and quality.
• Develop program plans and schedules, assemble project teams, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Communicate and coordinate with senior leadership, external suppliers/vendors, functional area leaders and stakeholders regarding all aspects of projects being managed.
• Represent organization as a prime contact on projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams in development of solutions to a variety of complex problems using business acumen, technical, and interpersonal skills.
• Identify roadblocks and risks and recommend resolution. Identify and resolve conflict, manage interdependencies and resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure solutions are consistent with organization objectives and strategy. Develop, maintain and manage project stakeholders and appropriate communication, engagement and support.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports – potential to mentor more junior members of Program Management Office