New Product Introduction Program Manager

Amerequip; Kiel (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerequip is seeking a New Product Introduction Program Manager to lead cross-functional launch activities in Kiel, WI. The role involves owning phase-gate processes, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, and delivering on-time product launches with rigorous project tracking.

The position requires strong project management skills, risk mitigation, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams toward operational readiness and successful customer launches.

Qualifications

• Experience leading new product introduction programs from concept through production launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction programs from award through production launch and project closure.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for all launch-related activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project kickoffs and cross-functional launch meetings.
• Drive accountability and execution across all departments.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Escalate issues that may impact cost, quality, timing, or customer satisfaction.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

NPI process

Job description

New Product Introduction Program Manager

Job Category: Other

Requisition Number: NEWPR001057

• Posted : August 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Kiel, WI 530429624, USA

Description

• Lead new product introduction programs from award through production launch and project closure.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for all launch-related activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project kickoffs and cross-functional launch meetings.
• Drive accountability and execution across all departments.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Escalate issues that may impact cost, quality, timing, or customer satisfaction.

Phase Gate Management

• Own and administer the Amerequip NPI Phase Gate process.
• Ensure required deliverables are completed prior to advancing between gates.
• Schedule and lead gate review meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and launch records.
• Monitor program health and communicate status to leadership.
• Track project completion metrics and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams throughout the launch.
• Support capital equipment planning and implementation activities.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness, tooling readiness, supplier readiness, and quality readiness.
• Align resource requirements and project priorities with business objectives.

Customer & Commercial Support

• Support customer launch timing, deliverables, and communication plans.
• Coordinate customer expectations regarding product readiness and production ramp-up.
• Assist with launch-related customer reviews and program updates.

Performance & Reporting

• Maintain portfolio-level visibility of all active NPI programs.
• Develop executive dashboards and launch status reports.
• Measure program performance against launch objectives.
• Lead post-launch reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support strategic growth initiatives through effective program execution.

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