Strategic Program Manager - Cross-Functional NPI Lead

Insight Global; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development initiatives for consumer and/or industrial products that impact safety-critical environments. You will partner with engineering, product management, quality, marketing and operations teams to guide programs from concept through launch and post-release support.

The role suits a proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced settings, works with multidisciplinary teams, and is committed to delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of experience in Program or Project Management with exposure to product development
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in both structured and ambiguous environments

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional NPI and product enhancement initiatives from concept to launch
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resource alignment across multiple workstreams
• Apply a blended agile / waterfall (hybrid) project management approach
• Provide clear, consistent communication to stakeholders through dashboards, regular status updates
• Create a collaborative program culture focused on transparency, accountability, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement
• Use project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, PPM tools, dashboards) to drive visibility and execution
• Partner with engineering, QA, marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure successful delivery
• Incorporate customer and end‑user feedback into program execution and prioritization
• Identify risks early and lead mitigation strategies to keep programs on track

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional teams

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

MS Project

PPM tools

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development initiatives for consumer and/or industrial products that impact safety-critical environments. You will partner with engineering, product management, quality, marketing and operations teams to guide programs from concept through launch and post-release support.

The role suits a proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced settings, works with multidisciplinary teams, and is committed to delivering