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Head Of New Product Introduction (NPI) And Data Governance
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Data Governance to join our PMOps Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead a global team dedicated to driving successful product launches, minimizing time to market, and enabling sales growth. You will play a crucial role in defining, driving, and facilitating tactics to enhance the NPI processes across our organization. Lead and inspire a global team of new product introduction and data governance experts to achieve successful product launches, ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimizing time to market. Define, drive, and facilitate tactics to improve the NPI processes across the business unit, with a focus on data integration and automation to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Set NPI performance targets, measure, review and report out to stakeholders. Drive and support sector level initiatives around new product data introduction and data governance. Acting as SLU (site lead user) and process owner for innovation and lifecycle management for selected sites. Secure the fundamental data requirements and processes for the business unit by implementing data governance concepts and rules. Influence related interfaces in favor of the business to enable flow of business today and in future. Performance management for the team and support the development of employees. As a member of the PM Operations leadership team, you will provide vision, inspiration, direction and motivation to your team members; so they have purpose in their roles and understand how they contribute to the success of the company. Location: This will be a hybrid role (in office 3 days/week and work from home 2 days/week) and based out or either of our 2 major U.S. Chemistry product production sites in Milwaukee, WI or St. Louis, MO. Minimum Qualifications: Master's level of scientific or business qualification or similar. 5+ years leadership experience. 5+ years related experience in the laboratory supplies industry. Authentic, forward-looking, inspirational, "can do" mindset. Business acumen in SLS Chemistry. Ability to think and plan strategically and execute tactically. Managing complexity and uncertainty, especially in a matrix environment. Enthusiastic and passionate about data, digital and automation. High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. Outstanding relationship-building and partnering skills. Perform, communicate, and work consistent w/ MilliporeSigma values & High Impact Culture. An agent for change, experienced in applying change management principles. Ability to travel globally (approximately 10%) Preferred Qualifications: Experience in managing complex cross-functional projects. Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Experience with roles in multiple businesses sectors / functions preferable. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Data Governance to join our PMOps Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead a global team dedicated to driving successful product launches, minimizing time to market, and enabling sales growth. You will play a crucial role in defining, driving, and facilitating tactics to enhance the NPI processes across our organization. Lead and inspire a global team of new product introduction and data governance experts to achieve successful product launches, ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimizing time to market. Define, drive, and facilitate tactics to improve the NPI processes across the business unit, with a focus on data integration and automation to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Set NPI performance targets, measure, review and report out to stakeholders. Drive and support sector level initiatives around new product data introduction and data governance. Acting as SLU (site lead user) and process owner for innovation and lifecycle management for selected sites. Secure the fundamental data requirements and processes for the business unit by implementing data governance concepts and rules. Influence related interfaces in favor of the business to enable flow of business today and in future. Performance management for the team and support the development of employees. As a member of the PM Operations leadership team, you will provide vision, inspiration, direction and motivation to your team members; so they have purpose in their roles and understand how they contribute to the success of the company. Location: This will be a hybrid role (in office 3 days/week and work from home 2 days/week) and based out or either of our 2 major U.S. Chemistry product production sites in Milwaukee, WI or St. Louis, MO. Minimum Qualifications: Master's level of scientific or business qualification or similar. 5+ years leadership experience. 5+ years related experience in the laboratory supplies industry. Authentic, forward-looking, inspirational, "can do" mindset. Business acumen in SLS Chemistry. Ability to think and plan strategically and execute tactically. Managing complexity and uncertainty, especially in a matrix environment. Enthusiastic and passionate about data, digital and automation. High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. Outstanding relationship-building and partnering skills. Perform, communicate, and work consistent w/ MilliporeSigma values & High Impact Culture. An agent for change, experienced in applying change management principles. Ability to travel globally (approximately 10%) Preferred Qualifications: Experience in managing complex cross-functional projects. Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Experience with roles in multiple businesses sectors / functions preferable. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately.