Manager, New Product Introduction

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Job Summary

NZXT is looking for a Manager of New Product Introduction to support our Supply Operations organization for NZXT’s growing product portfolio. The ideal candidate we are looking for is someone who enjoys launching consumer electronics products, a leader who is working cross-functionally to drive process definition, improvement, and scale, and successfully and consistently delivering results. When required, they should not be afraid to roll up their sleeves to simply get the job done. The Manager of New Product Introduction will have strong attention to detail and polished communication skills. Ideally, this person comes from a program management, supply management, or operations background. This position requires strong organizational skills and ability to work on many tasks in parallel. The Manager of New Product Introduction will own and lead the project execution from PVT through product ramp, be responsible for the project schedule, coordination, execution, and completion of projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

Job Title: Manager, New Product Introduction

Location: Taiwan, Taipei

Workplace Type: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Be a leader, a subject matter expert on Operations New Product Introduction, make a real impact to how NZXT works
• Drive the cross-functional execution to deliver programs on time and to objectives
• Coordinate closely across functions (Hardware and Software Engineering teams, Operations, Customer Support, Planning, etc) to deliver programs on time and to objectives
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and supplier factories to ensure phase gate metrics are met, handover to operations is smooth, material and factory prepared for production ramp, and meet defined schedules
• Host and own the Operations NPI meeting, provide program and schedule updates on a weekly/monthly basis to the organization, drive working meetings, advising and/or managing budgets
• Work collaboratively and actively resolve conflicts and roadblocks
• Lead teams in achieving results that are on time, within budget, and consistent with the business goal.
• Identify, anticipate, and communicate problems, risks and gaps. Provide mitigation recommendations, as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Understand and exhibit the NZXT core values; set the example for NZXT values while working internally and with suppliers Bachelor’s degree with a Business, Operations, or Engineering, or Scientific discipline required; graduate degree is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with New Product Introduction for consumer electronics products in an operations/manufacturing role
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a team, and familiar with developing team member capabilities and career path
• Thorough working knowledge of Operations’ role in hardware product development process in a consumer electronics environment or similar industry
• Working knowledge of lean six sigma and process improvement methodologies
• Familiar with launching both components and products: laptops, monitors, audio, cases, coolers
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English; excellent written and verbal communication skills. Will be leading meetings with diverse team where English is the language spoken
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical business owners to get things done
• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills; take past experiences and apply methodologies that works for NZXT
• Experience in leadership through cross-functional team management, and influencing at all levels of management
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, responsive environment where tactical and strategic activities are driven in parallel
• Highly innovative, flexible, and self-directed. Track record of taking ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high growth environment
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
  
  

CULTURE & VALUES

At NZXT, we believe in the importance of Design Thinking and the power of Serving Community, and our values spring from those two core ideas:

• Give A Shit
• Learn And Grow
• Win Together
• Keep It Simple
  
  

We hope that every NZXT employee internalizes and practices these values to the point where they become second nature. We expect our leaders and managers to embody and nurture these values, because when they are in full force... amazing things can happen.

NZXT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.