New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager, Operations

Company Information:

Clearfield, Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes fiber optic management products, helping service providers reduce the high costs associated with deploying, managing, protecting and scaling a fiber optic network to deliver the mobile, residential and business services customers want. Based on the patented Clearview® Cassette, our unique single-architected, modular fiber management platform is designed to lower the cost of broadband deployment and maintenance while enabling our customers to scale their operations as their subscriber revenues increase.

Clearfield provides a robust total compensation package including base salary plus annual incentive bonus, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with up to 4.5% match on first 6% of employee contribution, and Employee Stock Participation Plan providing employees discount purchase in Clearfield stock (NASDAQ: CLFD).**

Innovation is a cornerstone of Clearfield, Inc.’s work environment. As part of our team, you’ll work in a collaborative, customer-focused culture where your voice is heard, your contribution is rewarded and you can see every day the impact of your work. Join Clearfield, and show us your talent!

Position Title: New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager, Operations

Position Objective: Supports Chief Operating Officer with oversight of projects for product design and certification, product transfer initiatives, and vendor qualifications.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Works cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Sales and Manufacturing to drive and provide oversight of projects including but not limited to:

• Product Management in capturing design inputs for use in New Product Review Functional Requirements documents.
• Drives project plan development, checklists and timelines based on resource availability and cross-functional management requirements.
• Collaborates with Engineering Management and Product Management on individual project budgets.
• Communicate tasks and requirements within departments, regularly document progress and results, and communicate progress to management.
• Manages and resolves project issues by documenting, collaborating, tracking, and performing timely follow up to help ensure swift resolution.
• Maintains action register(s) for projects from inception to completion to ensure all milestones are met.
• Drives projects to product release and Product Line Manager hand off.

2.Support vendor qualification requirements including suppliers of raw materials, components, ingredients packaging and labels:

• Complete Certificates of Analysis (COA) that include specifications on identity, critical characteristics, testing methods and results of testing;
• Test results that confirm the accuracy of the certificate of analysis;
• Schedule for re-qualifying vendors at periodic intervals;
• Schedule for reviewing specifications, standard operating procedures and lab controls;
• Schedule for reviewing vendor documentation.

3. Work with Engineering, Product Management, and identified outside agencies (laboratories, supply-chain partners, registrars, etc.) to support new product review and new product transfer initiatives:

• Review, synthesize and coordinate external and internal task requirements and assignments, and determine project plans, checklists and timelines based on these requirements and resource availability.
• Oversee and coordinate budgets for internal and external costs.
• Communicate tasks and requirements to internal and external parties, regularly document progress and results, and communicate progress to management.
• Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities and/or investments in equipment or services that reduce project times and costs.

4. Foster a sense of urgency and spirit of cooperation that fulfills Clearfield company values.

Competency Assessment:

• Incumbent demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills by being able to articulate complex concepts to a broad range of internal and external audiences.
• Incumbent displays collaborative performance as evidenced by positive engagement with stakeholders to achieve successful business results.
• Displays strong product and process knowledge as demonstrated through ability to analyze problems and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Displays strong collaboration skills through positive, cross-functional interaction throughout company that results in successful project completions.
• Competency analysis will be documented on employee’s performance reviews.

Position Requirements:

• BS/BA in Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other degree with emphasis on Project Management coursework.
• Working knowledge of Fiber Optic technology and telecommunication industry products preferred. Extensive and proven experience in Project Management for small to medium sized companies.
• Proven experience in Project Management or Product Management. PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MSOffice products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project) a must.
• Competency analysis will be documented on employee’s performance reviews.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) (Preferred)

Application Question:

• Have you worked in the Fiber Optic technology and telecommunications industry?

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday