British American Tobacco Hiring for NPI Manager Job at Dubai Full Time

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SENIORITY LEVEL: Experience Professional

FUNCTION: Operations

LOCATION: Dubai

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of New Product Introduction (NPI) function.

The role is responsible for supporting the operational delivery within the New Product Introduction (NPI) function.

Reports to: Area NPI Deployment Manager, MESA

Role Type: Fixed Term Contract for 1.5 Years

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Support operational delivery and project management of the end-to-end process within the NPI function.
• Work together with teams responsible for NPI, Quality, Brand Marketing, Engineering, Factory to meet objectives and ensure delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to develop aligned plans & priorities, resolve project issues and secure support necessary to assure project delivery with the right level of visibility to facilitate informed decision making
• Ensures that projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiates changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines.
• Deal with operational issues and negotiate and resolve issues as they arise.
• Establish, lead and motivate cross functional teams as necessary to successfully deliver projects and drive and support collaboration within and across teams, functions and end-markets
• Effective sign post of NPI related project costs to budget holders including tooling, trials/MQS and wms write-off
• Provide Product Development Team with visibility of project status; Effective and timely sign posts of decisions required to drive OTIF

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• A relevant bachelor’s degree (Management or Engineering)
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in project lifecycle management (PLM) or new product introduction (NPI).
• Analytical and data-driven but also able to think and act creatively.
• Ability to create and maintain productive, positive internal and external relationships through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in Project Management/ Lean Six Sigma would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, people management and change management skills as well as ability to manage relationships professionally
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels, and an ability to influence effectively without authority – understands and appreciates the merit of collaborative work
• Fluent English (verbal and written), Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!