Staff Program Manager, NPI

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Equity package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a Staff Program Manager, NPI, to oversee a portfolio of complex new product introduction programs from award through launch and sustaining. You will partner with internal teams and act as the primary interface to customers.

You will manage risks, define the critical path, support budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Occasional international travel is expected; the role includes equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing complex new product development/introduction projects or programs.
• Experience with PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ, capability studies, and measurement systems analysis.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including process development, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Proven experience managing external/customer relationships.
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Interest in metal additive manufacturing and fast-paced startup environments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customers and suppliers, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale, complex NPI programs and/or multiple NPI projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with the assigned NPI Lead to support program execution and ensure deliverables meet customer requirements.
• Identify and assess risks, elevate issues promptly, and drive solutions.
• Provide regular project updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Define and communicate the program critical path for cross-functional alignment.
• Support development and tracking of program budgets and resource planning.
• Collaborate with other project managers contributing to the same program.
• Create and maintain program scope, schedule, budget, and risk tracking tools; support meeting cadence.
• Plan and facilitate customer meetings, visits, and workshops as needed.
• Support resolution of program risks and issues.

Skills

Program management

NPI experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Purpose

As a StaffProgram Manager, NPI,at VulcanForms Inc.,your main objective is to manage one or more customers’ portfolio of programs from program award through launch and sustaining. You will partner with VulcanForms internal teams to execute each program and act as the primary working level interface to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale, complex new product introduction (NPI) programs and/or multiple NPI projects involving internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with the assigned NPI Lead to support program execution and NPI efforts, ensuring deliverables align with internal and external customer requirements
• Identify and assess areas of risk, elevate issues in a timely manner, and drive solution development
• Provide regular project updates (written and verbal) to internal and external stakeholders
• Define and communicate the program critical path to support cross-functional alignment and focus
• Support development and tracking of program budgets, including resource planning
• Collaborate with other project managers contributing to the same program
• Create and maintain program scope, schedule, budget, and risk tracking tools; support meeting cadence to maintain team alignment and address issues
• Plan and facilitate customer meetings, visits, and workshops as needed
• Support resolution of program risks and issues

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing complex new product development/introduction projects or programs
• Strong familiarity with manufacturing process qualification procedures such as PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ, capability studies, and measurement systems analysis
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including process development, manufacturing, quality, and operations
• Proven experience managing external/customer relationships
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to a range of audiences
• Interest in the metal additive manufacturing industry and working in a fast-paced environment; startup experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customers and suppliers, including internationally

VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch.

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,909 to $180,000.