Project Manager – Helmets

Alpinestars; Asolo; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading apparel manufacturing company in Italy is looking for a Project Manager – Helmets to oversee product development projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience managing complex projects, with excellent communication skills and familiarity with tools like PLM Centric and MS Project. This role offers a full-time position in a dynamic work environment, with responsibilities spanning from product inception to production, requiring travel to manufacturing sites in Asia.

Competenze

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in managing complex product development projects.
• Previous project management experience is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills are mandatory.

Mansioni

• Manage product development and improvement projects from inception to production.
• Define and monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Drive cross-functional feedback, risk assessment, and resolution of issues.

Conoscenze

Project Management

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Coordination

Attention to Detail

Fluency in English

Tooling Knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

PLM Centric

MS Project

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

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Alpinestars is the leading global performance motorsports apparel, protection and footwear manufacturer. For over 55 years the company has been providing the world’s best athletes and motorsports enthusiasts in the pursuit of performance excellence with the most technologically advanced products which fuse protection, innovation and style. The company, thanks to outstanding and constantly innovative products, is in a powerful growth phase in the global market, reflecting the strengthening of the staff in order to join our great successful team.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager – Helmets to join our R&D Department and play a pivotal role in the product development process from inception to bulk production. In this role, you will be responsible for the timely delivery, cost management and product compliance with Alpinestars’ quality and innovation standards for various projects within the Helmets Division, working cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders at international level.

Responsibilities

• You will be in charge of both product development and improvement projects from inception to bulk production stage (including concept, design, prototyping, tooling, testing and industrialisation), ensuring compliance with the company’s quality, safety and performance standards.
• Working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, you will define and monitor project timelines, related budgets as well as deliverables.
• You will be responsible for driving cross-functional feedback, risk assessment and resolution of any issue or potential blocker in the project’s life cycle.
• Moreover, you will coordinate cross-functional internal teams such as Design, CAD, Testing and Sourcing, as well as working closely with our suppliers based in Asia for tooling, sampling as well as production alignment.
• You will keep track of the project’s phases and milestones, as well as maintaining and ensuring the timely release of clear and up-to-date documentation including Bills of Materials, technical information, certification related documentation, testing reports and technical drawings.
• You will also support continuous improvement strategies implementation, as well as cost optimisation tactics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering and / or related fields.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing complex product development projects, preferably in the consumer goods and/or mobility sectors, with a strong focus on timelines, budget management and technical release.
• Previous experience in Project Management will be a strong plus, however a solid knowledge of tooling, industrialisation and supplier management, particularly when working closely with Asian manufacturing partners will be necessary.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills will be mandatory, so to work smoothly cross-functionally within an international environment.
• Familiarity with PLM Centric, MS Project and Excel will be a must-have.
• A structured mindset and a proactive approach with strong organisational skills and attention to detail will be necessary.
• Fluency in English.
• Availability to travel periodically to suppliers and production sites located in Asia.

Location: Italy, Asolo (TV)

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Product Management and Project Management

Industries: Apparel Manufacturing