Program Manager, New Product Introduction

Dirtt-; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Employee Share Purchase Plan

In-office meals for in-office roles

Disability and life insurance

Mental health support and EAP

Structured onboarding program

Job summary

DIRTT Environmental Solutions seeks a Program Manager for New Product Introduction to oversee cross-functional programs from Phase 2-5 in our product roadmap. You will manage timelines, cadence of gate reviews, and continuously improve the NPI program across business units, partnering with Operations, Commercial, and ICE to align on priorities.

You will integrate and communicate across DIRTT’s divisions, evaluate risks, and address blockers to meet delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years technical design experience.
• 5+ years project management experience.
• 4+ years in a manufacturing environment with a background in change management and ISO processes.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Exceptional Microsoft Suite skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to isolate issues and understand system-wide impacts.
• Understanding of software development and Agile development is a plus.
• Desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment with mentorship responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve NPI through Monday.com.
• Coordinate with NPI representatives from business units to ensure alignment.
• Educate, set expectations, and solicit feedback from all teams involved in the NPI.
• Coordinate with executive stakeholders on NPI and MOC prioritization.
• Increase visibility and communication between departments through better integration and processes.
• Identify and remove roadblocks and gaps in the process from resourcing to collaboration.
• Provide regular updates to leaders on progress.
• Manage and update documentation regarding the NPI process and tools.
• Mentor and support the NPI role across the business.
• Develop and lead implementation of new design processes aligned with NPI and MOC.

Skills

Project management

Technical design

Change management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Agile development

Problem solving

Monday.com

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Program Manager, New Product Introduction

Not just built for today. Building for tomorrow.

DIRTT is a global leader in industrialized construction. Our system of physical products and digital tools empowers organizations—alongside construction and design leaders—to build high-performing, adaptable interior environments.

Operating across workplace, healthcare, education, and public sector markets, DIRTT provides total design freedom and greater certainty in cost, schedule, and outcomes.

We are a highly motivated group of individuals who embrace the company’s entrepreneurial spirit. Everyone is hands-on, regardless of role. We celebrate our successes together, work hard, have fun, and treat one another with respect.

Who You Are

The primary role of the New Product Introduction (NPI) program manager is to manage the program responsible for delivering agreed upon products through the various business units and through to release. This is primarily regarding the tasks involved through Phase 2-5 in the DIRTT product roadmap framework. The NPI program manager will work closely with the identified task owners to come to timeline expectations and overall cadence of gate reviews.

Day-to-day will be project management of these initiatives as they move through the program. In addition, the NPI manager is responsible for improving the program where opportunities arise. The NPI program manager will integrate and communicate between DIRTT’s business units. The management of this program will allow for quick risk evaluation and the identification of roadblocks to delivery commitments. This is a critical role for DIRTT to execute on socialized commitments and move workflows through to completion.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve NPI through the Monday.com software.
• Support and coordinate with NPI representatives from business units, including but not limited to Operations, Commercial and ICE, to ensure complete business alignment.
• Educate, set expectations, and solicit feedback from all teams involved in the NPI.
• Coordinate with executive stakeholders on NPI and MOC initiative prioritization.
• Increase visibility and communication between departments through improved integration and processes.
• Identify and improve roadblocks and gaps in the entire process, from group resourcing to improved collaboration.
• Provide regular updates to leaders on progress.
• Manage and continuously update documentation regarding the NPI process and template tools to be used.
• Mentor, educate, and support the role of NPI throughout the business.
• Develop and lead implementation of new design processes internal to PD that align with NPI and MOC

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years technical design experience.
• 5+ years project management experience.
• 4+ years experience in a manufacturing environment with a background in change management and ISO processes.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Exceptional Microsoft Suite skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to isolate issues as well as understanding the wholistic nature of issues and how it relates to all DIRTT systems.
• Understanding of software development and experience in Agile development teams is a plus.
• Desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment where everybody has a voice and is expected to speak up along with the ability to provide direction and mentorship to other team members.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive base salary plus a variable pay (bonus) program
• Eligibility to participate in DIRTT’s Employee Share Purchase Plan
• For in-office roles: continental breakfast, coffee, tea, soda, daily hot cafeteria lunch, and snacks
• Disability and insurance benefits, including short- and long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage and voluntary options (may vary by location)
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A thorough and supportive onboarding program designed to set you up for success

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Information

DIRTT Environmental Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

DIRTT is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

Roles at DIRTT are safety-sensitive. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing may be required. Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check, where permitted by law. This will be conducted through a trusted third-party provider after a conditional offer has been accepted.

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