Senior NPI Launch Manager - Cross-Functional Lead

Creation Technologies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Creation Technologies is seeking a Senior NPI Project Manager to lead the introduction and launch of new products into our manufacturing operations. You will be the primary customer liaison through the NPI lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to ensure on-time, on-budget production readiness.

The role emphasizes proactive leadership, risk management, and clear communication with customers and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in design, operations, management or engineering.
• Minimum 6 years electronic assembly experience or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Prior NPI and transfer process experience is a must.
• Experience in managing projects using a stag-gate methodology.
• Aerospace and Defense, AS9100 experience an asset.
• Hands on technical capabilities with strong knowledge of assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop launch strategies, timelines, and cost estimates for high complexity, strategic new product launches to ensure they are executed on schedule, within budget, and with minimized risk.
• Coordinate all NPI deliverables to customers, managing launch activities and associated risks to achieve seamless program execution.
• Facilitate NPI Stage Gate reviews to confirm program readiness, validate key deliverables, and align cross-functional teams with stage objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer liaison to communicate project status, scope changes, and key performance indicators, ensuring transparency and trust throughout the program launch.
• Develop strong customer relationships by anticipating needs, responding quickly to issues, and fostering collaboration.
• Lead customer and senior management meetings to present executive summaries, action plans, and readiness reviews that drive informed decision-making.
• Drive adherence to the LEAP NPI process and champion continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and standardization.
• Strategize with operations and engineering leadership to align priorities, balance resources, and achieve critical program deliverables.
• Present NPI performance updates to executive leadership to support strategic planning and reinforce alignment with business goals.
• Mentor and guide other NPI Project Management team members, as well as deploy training to customer-focused teams to support effective project management and NPI.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional team members to drive problem solving and process improvements.
• Report KPIs and NPI status to site, regional, and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Lean/Kaizen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in design, operations, management or engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

PM software

Excel

Word

Job description

Creation Technologies is seeking a Senior NPI Project Manager to lead the introduction and launch of new products into our manufacturing operations. You will be the primary customer liaison through the NPI lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to ensure on-time, on-budget production readiness.

The role emphasizes proactive leadership, risk management, and clear communication with customers and executives.