Global Program Manager – NPD & Sustaining (Delft)

Veralto; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kipp & Zonen, a Veralto company, is seeking a Global Program Manager based in Delft to lead select new product development initiatives and the sustaining program. You will drive projects from concept through commercialization, ensure cross-functional alignment, risk management, and on-time milestones in a full-time onsite role.

Reporting to the Director of PMO, you will collaborate with design, manufacturing, service and customers, manage resources and budgets, and facilitate design and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• 7+ years in product development, engineering, or manufacturing, with at least 3 years of experience managing product development projects.
• Proven experience leading projects from concept to launch, preferably in engineering-focused environments.
• Proven experience with prioritization and execution of small non-NPD projects.
• Experience working with external development partners
• Knowledge of new product development methodologies and project management tools.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP certification is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Lead product development initiatives and the sustaining program: Oversee projects that deliver on quality, cost, and timeline goals.
• Own project planning: Create and manage detailed schedules, resources, budgets, and risk plans to ensure successful outcomes.
• Own global sustaining program: Create resourcing plans and align priorities of sustaining program through the maintenance planning group.
• Collaborate and influence globally: Work with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, service, and customers, to bring innovative solutions to market.
• Manage change: Proactively address challenges, manage stakeholder communication, and implement effective change control processes.
• Champion operational excellence: Use tools like Visual Project Management, critical chain planning, and risk analysis to drive results.
• Drive communication: Serve as the primary link between R&D and other departments, keeping stakeholders—from individual contributors to senior leaders—informed.
• Support technical reviews: Facilitate design and phase-gate reviews for products across mechanical, electrical, software, and chemical systems.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

PMP certification (plus)

Education

Engineering or Physical Sciences degree

Tools

Visual Project Management

Risk analysis tools

Job description

Kipp & Zonen, a Veralto company, is seeking a Global Program Manager based in Delft to lead select new product development initiatives and the sustaining program. You will drive projects from concept through commercialization, ensure cross-functional alignment, risk management, and on-time milestones in a full-time onsite role.

Reporting to the Director of PMO, you will collaborate with design, manufacturing, service and customers, manage resources and budgets, and facilitate design and