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Ayer The NPD Program Manager serves as the primary operational liaison between Monterrey manufacturing operations and Paragon engineering for the launch of the new product line. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Monterrey-specific NPD activities related to this customer launch and to ensure alignment with the overall timeline. Acting as a cross-functional program manager, this individual oversees schedules, pilot and pre-pilot production readiness, materials coordination, testing support, and communication across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain. The role is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and critical to ensuring new products transition smoothly from development into manufacturing. This position does not directly manage people but drives results through influence, coordination, and strong execution. Key Responsibilities NPD Program Management Develop, maintain, and manage Monterrey-specific NPD schedules while remaining compliant with the overall Tampa roadmap for customers Track milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution of pre-pilot and pilot activities Proactively identify schedule risks and coordinate mitigation plans Manufacturing & Operations Coordination Coordinate pre-pilot and pilot production runs with Monterrey planning and value stream managers Manage sample builds and ensure production readiness for testing and validation activities Support smooth handoff from pilot builds to ongoing production readiness Materials & Supply Chain Alignment Partner with Monterrey purchasing to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials for product builds Monitor material availability and resolve constraints that could impact schedules or testing Quality & Compliance Coordinate quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with customer, Paragon, and internal manufacturing standards Support quality reviews and corrective actions identified during pilot and pre-pilot runs Testing & Validation Support Coordinate lab capacity, equipment availability, and testing schedules to support product requirements Ensure samples, documentation, and data are available to support validation timelines Cross-Functional Communication Serve as the primary point of contact between Monterrey operations and Paragon engineering for assigned programs Facilitate regular cross-functional updates, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams Documentation & Reporting Maintain detailed records of schedules, testing status, material readiness, and program risks Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, issues, and mitigation plans Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Identify risks related to scheduling, materials, testing, and execution Recommend process improvements based on pilot run learnings to improve future NPD execution Preferred Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field 5+ years of experience in program management, NPD, manufacturing operations, or a related role Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of pilot and pre-pilot manufacturing processes Experience working with quality systems and regulated customer requirements preferred Program and project management Cross-functional influence without direct authority Strong organizational and scheduling skills Clear, concise communication across technical and non-technical teams Risk identification and mitigation Detail-oriented with the ability to see the broader system impact Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Category Management Specialist (Account Manager) dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First. Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail – one of the world’s most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data – dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First. dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro. We’re looking for a talented Retail Client Lead. You will build strong relationships with client contacts and develop a good understanding of the client organization, their strategies and objectives to optimize engagements and revenue. Developing insight solutions to client issues through accurate, creative and actionable shopper insights from dunnhumby’s tools (data analysis & strategic consultancy). Supporting the Account Manager or Senior Client Lead to deliver a seamless and proactive service to deliver client solutions that drive unique value using the suite of dunnhumby capabilities. Ownership of specific accounts. What we expect from you Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any Marketing or Economics subject. Experience of 3 - 5 years in Business Analytics, Reading and understanding of consumer market trends (Retail and/or Manufacturer) Experience engaging with stakeholders of different levels at our retail partner’s current client organizations. Consumer research. What you can expect from us We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off. You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn. And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you. Our approach to Flexible Working At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. 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