.**PRIMARY FUNCTION**Lead the execution of New Product Development and Transition projects, through the use of the Project Management Tools and the standard transition process to ensure project goal alignment and deliverables on time, quality and cost.This position is responsible for deploying Pro Launch methodologies & processes within the Business unit under his responsibility. Also to provide training and Guidance on Pro-Launch tools & requirements to the production team leading Transitions.Manage cross functional transition teams to ensure parts are transitioned successfully from Sending sites to Tijuana, to an established plan, and thorough all phases from initiation launch, STP or NPD, to hand-off.This position will also monitor project portfolio performance within the Business unit or area under his responsibility. The position drives continuous improvement while utilizing the framework of the Eaton Business System (EBS) and the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF).**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**- Lead the execution of New Product Development and Transition projects, through the use of the Project Management Tools and the standard transition process to ensure project goal alignment and deliverables on time, quality and cost.- Deploy Pro Launch methodologies & processes within the Business unit under his responsibility.- Monitor & control Capex, milestone attainment and financial performance in project under their responsibility.- Create a detailed plan which identifies the critical path of the project and identifies risk and mitigations.- Prioritizes tasks and manages assignments so team activities are balanced, and resources are used effectively.- Identify project risks and development mitigation plans to ensure project goals remains on track.- Report recurrent project status and escalate project risks to the Sr. Management.- Provides leadership to team and becomes their 'Go To' person - informs and updates team as and when necessary, involves them in decision making process, delegates responsibility and inculcates accountability.- Coordinate Project Portfolio prioritization to determinate timeframe, resources & funding required to support next year proposed projects as part of the site Strategic Planning.- Coordinate PRO Launch OPA self-assessment to ensure internal project management tools and policies are being deployed and develop action plans to close gaps.- Provide training and Guidance on Pro-Launch tools & requirements to the cross functional team leading the Transition.LI-AR7**Qualifications**:**SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE**- Experience in project management.- A thorough understanding of PRO Launch NPD and STP process.- Ability to manage multiple projects/activities.- Engineering/ Operations and Product Engineering experience preferred.- Must be able to plan and provide input to PP cycle and maintain cost out and budgeting related to transitions and New Product Development
