Job TitleProgram LeaderJob FamilyJob DescriptionJoin Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a trailblazer in sustainable innovation manufacturing fuel cell engines for on- and off-road vehicles and equipment, port and maritime applications, and stationary and portable power solutions within the growing hydrogen economy.With teams and facilities strategically located in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Nuvera is driving the world toward a greener future by revolutionizing heavy-duty, zero-emission power products that meet rigorous commercial needs and mandates worldwide.Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC is an independently operating subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Group, Inc., which designs, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. Hyster-Yale Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE:HY). Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.We are seeking a Program Leader to join our team. The Program Leader leads new product development projects. These projects include platform upgrade projects, and quality improvement projects. Accountable for meeting Project commitments (product improvements, cost reductions, incremental margins and volumes, production schedules, and project budgets). Essential Job Responsibilities:
Project Planning: Develop the project charter and Define project schedule, resources, capital and other investments, and margin/share benefits.
Conduct business case analysis and construct PAR for management approvals.
Lead cross-functional project Core Team to execute development projects and deliver PAR promises.
Project Core Team represents global functional disciplines such as Marketing, Design, Test, Procurement, Manufacturing, Aftermarket Service, and Finance. The Core Team members are responsible for executing tasks and producing deliverables as outlined in the Project Plan and directed by the Project Manager
Project execution involves definition of requirements, concept evaluations and documentation, product design, virtual build/validation, prototype builds/validation, pilot and first production, market launch activities, product cost and project financials tracking, and periodic status updates.
Review Gate process utilized for managing and tracking program schedules and PAR promises, and management signoffs.
Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks (technical, commercial, supplier) to ensure PAR promises are delivered successfully.
Required Job Qualifications (unless otherwise noted):Educational Background
BS in Engineering or equivalent
Previous Work Experience
5+ years of work experience in leading technical teams
5+ years of project management experience in the industry involving new product development
Experience with new product development principles
Experience with supporting the supply chain and manufacturing teams to introduce new product
Familiarity with PM principles, DFMA and Design for cost
Experience planning and managing multiple parallel development projects involving diverse participants in a multi-disciplined matrix team environment
Experience planning and managing operational programs including departmental staffing, budgeting, capital planning, and reporting
Skills and Abilities
Strong project management skills and experience. Extensive problem solving and team facilitation skills (TQM Training or equivalent)
Business operations management.
Communication and presentation skills, leadership ability in a matrix organization
Travel Required
Up to 10%
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office
Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Nuvera participates in e-Verify. Job ID1204Employment TypeFull timeWork Hours40Travel RequiredPrimary LocationNuvera US Billerica, MAAddress129 Concord Road Building 1Zip Code01821Field-BasedNoRelocation Assistance AvailableNoWe are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled Join us! Let’s move the world together™Nuvera, a fuel cell pioneer with a unique perspective, is powering widespread fuel cell vehicle adoption.Nuvera manufactures heavy-duty, zero-emission fuel cell engines for motive and stationary applications. With teams located in the US, Europe, and Asia, Nuvera provides advanced industrial power products designed to meet rigorous commercial requirements.