Sr. Manager, Program Management - NPD, Nashua, New Hampshire

Crane Currency has an immediate position opening for a Sr. Manager of Program Management – NPD which is based in Nashua, NH.

Who we are:

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our sophisticated equipment and software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations. ?

How you will make an impact:

Bring your passion for discovery to the team charged with evolving the technology and products for decades to come. The Senior Manager will lead the Program Management Office (PMO) and leverage its capabilities to ensure Crane consistently achieves new product growth targets through robust New Product Development (NPD) project and portfolio management processes. Your role is a direct influence on our company’s ability to deliver our future promises and commitments to current and emerging customers.

• Manage Project Leader and coach a team of project leaders, including those reporting to other parts of the organization, to execute key projects in Crane’s NPD portfolio. Provide guidance to project teams on how to operate with a high-performance mindset to achieve outstanding results.
• Develop, propose, and enable investment scenarios to maximize the company’s new product growth by partnering with stakeholders and peers across functions. Achieve vertical and horizontal alignment toward business goals by overseeing structured project and portfolio reviews.
• Implement tools, processes, governance models, templates, and communication mechanisms for flawless execution of the NPD funnel. Create linkages between technical and commercial workstreams to accelerate projects.
• Oversee operation of Crane Currency’s stage gate process (PMF) by aligning key functions to its governing principles, providing tools and training, facilitating meetings, and ensuring informed stakeholder decisions.
• Drive project execution across the portfolio by providing thought leadership in both technical and commercial aspects of projects. Provide recommendations on best allocation of production and R&D resources and assets to maximize portfolio vitality/valuation.
• Continuously improve the PMF process to further enable market adoption of Crane’s new products while ensuring robust product design and manufacturing principles are being demonstrated across the NPD portfolio.
• Oversee or support R&D department processes such as budget and spend management, project tracking and reviews, capital expenditure tracking. Contribute to overall growth and efficiency of the department.
• Partner with Crane’s IP Team to ensure internal invention disclosures and corresponding patent or trade secret protections are being processed for prioritized NPD projects.
• Enable future R&D and NPD projects by establishing and managing a digital archive of kernel knowledge, internal technical reports, project presentations, on-boarding collateral, training materials, etc.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or Business Management with commensurate technical experience
• Certified Project Management Professional
• 5 years of experience as a product development scientist or engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience leading project teams and direct reports in a new product development organization.
• Thorough experience with development and delivery of profitable and high-quality new products.
• Solid understanding of stage gate project management processes.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PPM software such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, etc.

Preferred:

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile Certified Practitioner, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in setting up and managing a PMO within an industrial manufacturing company.
• Successful leadership of cross-functional teams achieving project completions in a global environment.
• Demonstrated influence on an organization, including senior leadership, regarding NPD priorities.
• Project management experience related to developing new technology systems and software to support new product development launches.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, and ability to coach others to do the same.
• Experience in managing multifaceted R&D budgets, and in justifying/implementing CapEx spend.
• Ability to translate technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications.

How we will care for you:

• Top-notch medical benefits – We’ll take care of you and your family with industry leading medical, dental and vision plans.
• Company bonus plans – All full-time regular employees participate in our bonus plan.
• Personal development – We want you to grow with us. Through lunch & learns, tuition reimbursement, career ladders and more.
• There’s more – Competitive compensation, PTO, Company holidays, parental leave, and 401(K) match.

What drives our team:

We are a passionate team of 1,200 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter
• Do the Right Thing
• Trusted Partner
• Innovate for Growth
• Always Improving

People are at the center of all that we do, from our employees to our customers and our communities. We empower our teams to help shape the Crane Currency experience, embracing and celebrating our unique perspectives and differences to learn from each other and grow stronger together. To learn more about life at Crane Currency, visit www.cranecurrency.com.

Where we are:

Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Nashua is a thriving city and has garnered recognition as the safest city in the nation, courtesy of WalletHub's latest rankings. Nashua's prime location places you central to an entertaining city life, as well as beautiful lakes, mountains, and ocean, ensuring something for everyone’s lifestyle.

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Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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