Project Team Leader

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POSITION PROFILE
The Project Team Leader will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the development of new product projects, from ideation thru launch.
Set short and long term milestones with his/her team which are related to the project/product line goal
Actively solicit advice/counsel/assistance from other PD Project Team Leaders
Simultaneously manage multiple development projects in varying stages of progress
Delegate authority and responsibility within the team, and other stakeholder organizations, including suppliers and Operations at all Knoll manufacturing locations that are impacted by the development project
Communicate the actions required from external contributors that are critical to the team’s success and obtain their commitment to keeping same
Encourage innovation in keeping commitments, schedules, etc.
Encourage team members to suggest alternative action plans and/or express objection based upon their perspective/role on the product team
Is receptive to, and acts upon, ideas, suggestions, and alternative paths from fellow team members, external contributors, Product Marketing, and Product Development Management
Keep the team clearly focused upon the factors/criteria that are critical to success of the project
Maintain an effective leadership style, using a variety of motivational techniques based upon the circumstances or individual
Remain current to development activity progress and assist team members and external contributors in keeping, and exceeding, project schedules, targets (financial, quality, manufacturing, etc)
Maintain an open flow of communication to team members, external contributors, Product Marketing and Product Development management
Facilitate the interaction between/among Design, Product Marketing, Product Development
When communicating problems or concerns to Design, Product Marketing and Product Development Management, always recommend potential solutions to the problem
Support Purchasing, Quality, Operations, etc in the evaluation, selection and development of suppliers
Support Knoll Operations in the resolution of manufacturing opportunities relating to the product’s design
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives
Required Skills
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university
Required Experience
2 years successful experience in cross-functional team settings
Working level knowledge of business information systems, including material requirements planning (MRP)
Basic understanding of engineering change processes
Basic understanding of materials, manufacturing, finish and assembly techniques
Basic understanding of Industrial Design, and new product development via external design resources
Basic understanding of product Quality assessment methods and processes
Working level understanding of accounting practice and budget management
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Job Location
East Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States

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