PROJECT MANAGER - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

What's the role? The project manager is the entrepreneur in Hilti that turns assets (knowledge, people, and equipment) into innovative products to achieve long term differentiation vs competition.
Technical understanding, combined with very good people and communication skills are essential to perform this job.
Who is Hilti? Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond.
Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future.
Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes.
Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.
What does the role involve? Manage complex new product development projects with a stage gate product development process.
Secure achievement of project targets related to product value proposition, quality, timeline, and budget.
Work closely with product manager to align customer requirements with Hilti product and production technologies, while maintaining differentiation versus competition.
Partner with sourcing manager to achieve cost target, asset utilization, and cash conversion targets.
Work closely with testing and approvals manager to understand testing process and how this impacts product performance and differentiation versus main competitors.
Consult with quality manager to understand product risk and project risk analysis process and results, incorporate recommendations in overall project plan.
Accept responsibility for time and delivery of the project, and related project documentation.
Participate in international / interdisciplinary projects.
Additional duties as assigned.
We have a diverse team of people with a variety of nationalities, backgrounds and experiences.
Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter where you’re from.
What do we offer? In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a robust benefits package including.
Medical/Dental/Vision effective the first day of the month following employment.
Team member Only coverage premiums paid by Hilti.
Basic Life, Accident and Disability (AD&D) insurance paid by Hilti.
Business Travel Accident paid by Hilti.
Basic Dependent Life Insurance paid by Hilti.
Option Life, AD&D, and Critical Illness for team member and dependents Short-term Disability paid by Hilti.
Registered pension plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%.
Eligible to participate after 12 months of continuous service with immediate vesting.
Generous Paid Time Off policy and holidays including two days to give back to your local community.
Paid parental leave, sabbaticals, military leave.
Education reimbursement and student loan assistance.
Up to five days per year of back-up daycare.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid wellness screenings.
Opportunities for growth – shift careers, support your professional development, or get assigned to any of the 120+ countries in which we operate.
What you need is.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, preferably mechanical or civil engineering; master’s degree preferred, ideally combined with business experience Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in new product development projects, preferably as project manager Ability to inspire interdisciplinary teams.
High commitment, self-responsibility, and customer orientation Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate complex situations in an easy-to-understand manner.
Why should you apply? Let’s face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there.
We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team.
We're a big company with a family-owned feel.
You will be given the opportunity to make big changes that will ripple throughout the industry while feeling right at home with the Hilti family.
Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.