NPI Team Leader – Electric Power

Jobtailor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Product Development leader to guide cross-functional teams in creating and delivering Energy Control Systems. You will drive program leadership for multiple high-visibility projects and coordinate with Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to align product strategies with market needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic thinking, and a track record of delivering complex power-system solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of product development experience.
• Knowledge of electric power systems.
• Strong commercial, business, engineering, and manufacturing skills.
• Understanding of product test & development, materials, accounting, and pricing functions.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–15%.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered.
• Successful completion of a drug screen required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-functional and diverse team developing Energy Control System through the Caterpillar NPI Process and NTI process.
• Provide general program and project leadership for 3 to 6 high-visibility programs.
• Manage the team overall and address day-to-day resource issues.
• Identify improvement opportunities across processes and execute strategies to address them.
• Identify and define product problems and connect product teams with process teams for resolution.
• Identify and prioritize product opportunities and determine cost/value-focused technology enhancements.
• Direct NPI Team activities and determine scope of work, including costing, pricing, selecting, negotiating, and administering agreements.
• Develop program execution plans and monitor performance.
• Negotiate program changes involving cost, price, supplier selection, and related matters.
• Direct changes required due to performance or reliability problems.
• Provide input into departmental marketing strategies for assigned products and markets.
• Support project teams as a product development process expert.
• Communicate across Engineering, Marketing, Product Definition, Service, Supply Chain/Operations, and Aftermarket.
• Collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders and resolve differences.

Skills

Product Development

Electric Power Systems Knowledge

Program Leadership

Interpersonal Relationship Building

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in Business, Engineering, or Marketing

Job description

• Lead a multi-functional and diverse team developing Large Electric Power’s Energy Control System through the Caterpillar NPI Process and NTI process
• Provide general program and project leadership for 3 to 6 high-visibility programs
• Manage the team overall and address day-to-day resource issues
• Identify improvement opportunities across processes and execute strategies to address them
• Identify and define product problems and connect product teams with process teams for resolution
• Identify and prioritize product opportunities and determine cost/value-focused technology enhancements
• Direct NPI Team activities and determine scope of work, including costing, pricing, selecting, negotiating, and administering agreements
• Develop program execution plans and monitor performance
• Negotiate program changes involving cost, price, supplier selection, and related matters
• Direct changes required due to performance or reliability problems
• Provide input into departmental marketing strategies for assigned products and markets
• Support project teams as a product development process expert
• Communicate across Engineering, Marketing, Product Definition, Service, Supply Chain/Operations, and Aftermarket
• Collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders and resolve differences

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of Product Development experience
• Knowledge of electric power systems
• Strong commercial, business, engineering, and manufacturing skills
• Understanding of product test & development, materials, accounting, and pricing functions
• Proven ability to work directly with partners to solve customer’s problems with innovative solutions
• Proven ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and constructively manage challenging situations
• Ability to lead and manage a cohesive team and provide clear direction to the wider organization
• Desire to continue learning and developing in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or Marketing field preferred
• Travel up to 10-15% is required, both domestic and international
• Must work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office
• Visa sponsorship is not offered
• Successful completion of a drug screen required as a condition of employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Product Development, particularly in Electric Power Systems, while effectively leading cross-functional teams and managing high-visibility programs. Strong ability to identify improvement opportunities and execute strategies that enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Product Development Experience
• Electric Power Systems Knowledge
• Program Leadership
• Interpersonal Relationship Building
• Team Management

Hard Skills

• Product Test & Development
• Costing
• Pricing
• Negotiation
• Program Execution Planning
• Process Improvement
• Technology Enhancement
• Supplier Selection
• Materials Knowledge
• Accounting Understanding

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced Degree in Business, Engineering, or Marketing

Industry Keywords

• Energy Control System
• Caterpillar NPI Process
• NTI Process
• High-Visibility Programs
• Marketing Strategies
• Supply Chain/Operations
• Aftermarket