Manager of New Program Development

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities:

• Drive execution excellence and collaborate with strategic and tactical functions, programs, production sites, engineering and ISC operations to support launching new products (SIOP, Quality, Logistics, etc.).
• Review and assess New Product Integration (NPI) program milestones to ensure integrated supply chain (ISC) and external suppliers can support timetables, required capabilities, and required capacities.
• Understand customer critical success factors, develop corrective actions, and lead productivity and process improvements for focus area operation.
• Communicate project performance and risks to metrics and timelines through cadenced meetings and written reports to stakeholders.
• Leverage supplier investment in product development to increase competitive advantage.
• Foster talent development by supporting career path planning, management of performance objectives, engagement, training, and onboarding of new hires.
• Contributes to a culture of respect, dignity and inclusion, where everyone, feels heard and understood, empowered and valued.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field required
• Years of Experience: 5 or more years of relevant experience required
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Teamscenter preferred