Drop on Demand Program Manager

Markem-Imaje, A Dover Company, is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.

Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.

The Role: Are you a self-motivated, confident, and passionate Program Manager with the ability to drive New Product Development?

In this role you'll be ...an integral part of Markem-Imaje's Product Development team, accountable for the cross-functional project development activities from technical and commercial feasibility to qualified prototypes to full commercial and industrial launch of innovative, new product to market.

You'll have an opportunity to ... work with other multi-functional department managers to meet the company's technological, commercial and financial project goals while delivering highly complex inkjet coding products.

You should possess ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years of Product Development experience and 2 years of end-to-end Product Development Program Management experience.

Job Responsibilities:

* Accountable for the delivery of technical and commercially viable solutions to ensure that the products are available for manufacture and sale in line with business priorities, quality, timeline, and cost objectives.
* Deliver projects through all the development activities including the specification, design, integration, verification, qualification, industrialization, field trial and launch.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks.
* Ensure the appropriate level of technology readiness and risk levels prior to initiation and during the phases of the product development projects.
* Drive a process to validate project specifications with all stakeholders prior to initiating the design phase.
* Develop and demonstrate a robust project plan aligned with feature requirements, project budget and timeline.
* Identify and provide leadership to resolve project execution challenges
* Ensure delivery of projects aligned to the project budgeted resources and expenses during the development phases.
* Lead the execution of the necessary partnership and supplier agreements, including governance agreements and subsequent performance management.

Job Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering and industry-related work experience required.
* Formal project management training preferred.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Minimum 2 years' experience providing project leadership
* Experience in the development of complex electro-mechanical products working in collaboration with embedded software, chemistry, on complex hydraulics systems is preferred.
* Experience in an international company, both related to the markets and customers served and the locations in which products are developed.
* Experience in matrix oriented organizational models
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, team leadership and engagement skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

The right candidate will be aligned to our values and culture:

* Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
* Winning through customers
* High ethical standards, openness and trust
* Expectations for results
* Respect and value people

If you believe you match our values and have the experience we're looking for, apply! We can't wait to hear from you!

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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