Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new product introductions (NPI) by aligning R&D, Product Management, Supply Chain and EMS partners on key project milestones and timelines.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify delays and risks and drive timely escalation and mitigation actions.
• Support trial run planning, product approvals and smooth transition into mass production.
• Assess long lead-time component risks, prepare recommendations for strategic purchasing, and ensure customer delivery commitments can be met.
• Collaborate with supply planning and operational purchasing to align production readiness with project schedules.
• Prepare regular project status reports highlighting timelines, risks, challenges and critical decisions.
• Facilitate communication with manufacturing partners to ensure successful execution of development and production plans.