Lead New Product Development Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a new challenge?

Do you enjoy creating innovative technical solutions?

Collaborate with others to build the best solutions for our business

Our Industrial & Energy Technology Business Segment provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the production and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Working on large scale projects with cutting-edge technology, we constantly improve and innovate.

Partner with the best

The Lead NPD Project Manager works independently on the projects and determines the technical solutions to meet the needs. The final designs are validated through design reviews in collaboration with the technical experts (Controlled Title Holder – CTH) and the members of the project team (product manager, R&D manager, purchasing manager, etc...). We works in relationships with many of the company's department in order to take as far as possible into account the needs of these services and ensure the success of the new product.

As a Lead NPD Project Manager, you will be responsible for

• Analyzing and validate needs with product managers and understand the requirements for the new product to be developed.
• Evaluating the needs (material, resources, prototype, etc.) required to carry out the project
• Analyzing and measure risks that may occur during completion.
• Establishing project structures and operating rules (methods, piloting tools, etc.).
• Establishing project execution planning in collaboration with all project stakeholders (engineering, purchasing, methods, Configuration management, etc...)
• Managing the project in accordance with the processes and procedures
• Ensuring that projects are carried out in time, cost and in compliance with the initial requirements validated with the product managers.
• Managing the local NPD engineers team.
• Pilot and coordinate matrix execution teams from Engineering, Production, Procurement/Supply, Management configuration, ValvStream.
• Conducting regular reviews with internal interlocutors to monitor performance during implementation, with associated indicators and implement corrective actions, if necessary.
• Be the preferred contact of the Product Manager (USA) and communicate (reporting) the progress of the project towards the business leaders (USA)
• Using feedback and good practices to promote continuous improvement within the NPD Group

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelors Degree or Masters in Mechanical from an accredited University or College
• strong experience of 8-12 years in Mechanical stream
• Have strong experience in Project Management ( NPD experience preferred)
• Responsible for driving Valve for NPD (New Product Development)
• PMP certification will be a plus
• MS office suite, ERP (SAP Ideally) and planning tools (MS Project) knowledge
• Have a good team spirit
• Interest for innovation and technology

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
• Working remotely

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law