Senior Early Life-Cycle Manager, Barcelona

Jordan martorell s.l.; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Early Life-Cycle Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a team of technical professionals, overseeing the development and implementation of reliability maintenance standards, and managing complex cross-functional programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering exceptional results. If you are passionate about engineering and new technology, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of customer fulfillment and drive innovation in maintenance strategies.

Formación

• Senior project management experience or related field required.
• Experience leading and developing teams is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of technical professionals, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Oversee the development and implementation of RME standards for new technologies.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or advanced degrees

Herramientas

Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Descripción del empleo

Senior Early Life-Cycle Manager

The Global Central Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is seeking a talented and driven equipment Early Lifecycle Manager (ELM) to work closely with the development and deployment of new automation. If you have a passion for engineering and new technology, come join us as we shape the future of customer fulfillment.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical acumen with leadership abilities to drive the successful deployment of new technologies across EU and NA sites. This role requires someone who embodies our leadership principles of Earn Trust, Ownership, Customer Obsession, and Insistence on Highest Standards, as they will be managing complex workstreams with high degrees of ambiguity while ensuring consistent quality in deliverables.

The Sr. NTI Manager must demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills, serving as the primary interface between RME, technology owners, and external stakeholders. They will need to make data-driven decisions and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

The responsibility extends beyond traditional program management - the selected candidate will lead a team of technical professionals and drive innovation in maintenance strategies. They will oversee the development and implementation of RME standards for new technologies across multiple programs, while developing standardized processes for technology deployment and handover to operations. Success in this role requires comfort with ambiguity, ability to make difficult decisions with incomplete information, and skill in driving consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

Key job responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Development:
   
   - Lead and develop a team of technical professionals, including performance management, career development, and succession planning.
   
   - Foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation within the team.
   
   - Drive the professional growth of team members through mentoring, coaching, and creating development opportunities.


2. Technical Program Management:
   
   - Oversee the development and implementation of RME standards for new technologies across multiple programs.
   
   - Lead the preparation and tracking of RME deliverables for all programs in the development phase.
   
   - Develop and implement standardized processes for technology deployment and handover to operations.


3. Strategic Planning and Execution:
   
   - Serve as Single Thread Leader (STL) for interactions with technology teams, managing relationships up to leadership level.
   
   - Lead lessons learned workshops to define short and long-term improvement initiatives.
   
   - Manage complex cross-functional programs with significant business impact.


4. Stakeholder Management:
   
   - Act as primary point of contact between RME Central, RME Field, and external stakeholders.
   
   - Build and maintain strategic relationships with technology owners, vendors, and internal teams.
   
   - Lead weekly/monthly business reviews and handle escalations up to Director level.
   
   - Ensure effective communication and alignment across all stakeholder groups.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Technical Field, or equivalent practical experience.

- Senior project management experience or related field.

- Experience leading and developing teams.

- Strong track record of delivering complex technical projects.

- Experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or related technical field.

- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across multiple stakeholder groups.

- Experience in developing and implementing technical standards and processes.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Proven ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and drive clarity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Strong working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

- Experience of technical program management.

- MBA, advanced degrees, and/or Black Belt certification(s).

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