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Philips Project Manager in Shenzhen, China
Your role:
Gives direction and leads complex, integral projects, from initial phase until introduction in the Market or until internal company delivery, which are essential to Philips organizational strategy involving multiple business domains and knowledge centers inside and outside Philips and/or external business partners and/or customers
Setting strategic direction within the project(s) and related projects / program
Articulates complex schedules and interdependencies in a consumable way for stakeholders, can identify risks and issues and identifies mitigation actions and understands when to escalate.
In collaboration with project stakeholders identifies project risks (opportunities and threats) and issues, identifies mitigation actions and supports in fostering a risk environment where considerate risk-taking behavior is encouraged, taking into consideration the balance between risk taking and risk escalations
Applies daily management and methodical problem solving, partners with key stakeholders to constantly search for creative and innovative ways to elevate the capabilities of the portfolio and maintains advanced knowledge of business lines and products/services, as well as the competitive market
Recognizes critical project knowledge, values lessons learned, and shares critical project knowledge in the Philips Knowledge Hub. Drives opportunities in the Philips PM community to add value and uses internal network to advance other teams
Deliver innovative solutions that improve single domain business activities and/or operations and impact the long-term goals in the organization
Responsible for project goals and objectives, key process decisions and alignment with project stakeholders related to large projects
KPIs projections, tracking, and reporting for assigned initiatives
Reporting project status regularly to key stakeholders and obtaining stakeholders’ approvals for completing each key milestone and major plan changes with discipline
Delivering the quality initiatives via project and product development execution
Supporting continuous improvement and compliance processes and initiatives according to corporate policies and procedures
Managing Change Management procedures as appropriate
Maintaining awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on relevant G&B Product Development
The position requires a high degree of flexibility and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, analytical and communication skills are necessary to successfully deliver Philips G&B products and present Philips G&B message to individuals and groups in a professional manner
You're the right fit if:
Bachelor‘s Degree or in a relevant discipline (e.g. business or engineering preferred)
8+ years in engineering/R&D project management successfully leading large complex programs, projects, and initiatives with structured approach (e.g. PMP, Prince2, Agile)
5+ years in leading a cross-cultural and geographically dispersed project team developing small domestic appliances (SDA) preferably grooming, shaving or beauty products
Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of Project Management plan-driven methodology, including Governance, Monitoring & Controlling, Scope Management, Schedule Management, Financial Management, Issue & Risk Management, Vendor, Contract, & Resources Management
Good technical knowledge and understanding of electronics and mechanical design aspects of household or consumer products
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills while maintaining high-quality standards
Ability to tailor information and pitch at differing levels of detail, especially presenting management information to assist with and enable decision making
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to drive change & standardization across the businesses and markets
Strong interpersonal skills, result oriented self-starter with excellent communication and people skills, attention to detail and initiative
Fluent in English
Willing to travel
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