Project Leader - New Product Development

Techtronic Industries Co Mexico S De RL De CV; Laguna (NM); Hybrid; MXN 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtronic Industries Co Mexico S De RL De CV is seeking a Project Leader to lead complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion. The role requires strong expertise in New Product Development processes and at least 8 years of project leadership experience.

The successful candidate will present project updates to senior leadership and manage project budgets. Advanced English proficiency and a bachelor's degree in Engineering are required, with a master's degree preferred. Join us in a dynamic environment focused on performance, cost control, and timing objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project leadership or product development.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Knowledge of PMBOK or formal project management methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex projects following the VIGOR Product Development process.
• Present project status updates to senior leadership.
• Manage project budgets and financial projections.
• Ensure compliance with timelines and performance objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks.

Skills

New Product Development (NPD)

Project planning and time management

Stakeholder communication

Budget and cost management

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description: The Project Leader is responsible for leading complex, cross‑functional projects and ensuring proper convergence between performance, cost, and timing objectives. This role acts as the central point of coordination and communication across multidisciplinary teams, driving project execution from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex projects following the VIGOR Product Development process.
• Present project status and progress updates to senior leadership.
• Manage and control project budgets, including cost tracking and financial projections.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines and product performance objectives.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks; coordinate and execute contingency plans.
• Lead escalation processes, convergence activities, and negotiation discussions.
• Align cross‑functional teams to ensure delivery of project objectives related to performance, cost, and timing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project leadership or product development roles.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in New Product Development (NPD) processes with proven delivery of multiple projects.
• Project planning and time management across multiple projects and teams.
• Solid technical understanding of products and technologies, with the ability to influence technical direction.
• Stakeholder communication and management at an advanced and executive level.
• Budget and cost management experience.
• Risk management and contingency planning.
• Knowledge of PMBOK or formal project management methodologies preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking and sound decision‑making.
• Clear, effective, and adaptable communication at all organizational levels.
• Leadership and influence in complex or high‑pressure environments.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset.
• Adaptability and change management capability.
• Critical thinking with a continuous improvement orientation.
• High accountability with strong execution and results focus.