What's the role?
The project manager is the entrepreneur in Hilti that turns assets (knowledge, people, and equipment) into innovative products to achieve long term differentiation vs competition. Technical understanding, combined with very good people and communication skills are essential to perform this job.
Who is Hilti?
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.
What does the role involve?
- Manage complex new product development projects with a stage gate product development process
- Secure achievement of project targets in regard to product value proposition, quality, timeline, and budget
- Work closely with product manager to align customer requirements with Hilti product and production technologies, while maintaining differentiation versus competition
- Partner with sourcing manager to achieve cost target, asset utilization, and cash conversion targets
- Work closely with testing and approvals manager to understand testing process and how this impacts product performance and differentiation versus main competitors
- Consult with quality manager to understand product risk and project risk analysis process and results, incorporate recommendations in overall project plan
- Accept responsibility for Time To Money (TTM) project documentation
- Participate in international / interdisciplinary projects
- Additional duties as assigned
We have a diverse team of people with a variety of nationalities, backgrounds and experiences. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter where you’re from.
What do we offer?
We will give you everything you need to excel in your role, including ongoing training and lots of responsibility from the start. In return, for your exceptional performance and consistent results, you will receive one-to-one career mentoring, as well as exciting opportunities to broaden your role and potentiality.
What you need is:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, preferably mechanical or civil engineering; master’s degree preferred, ideally combined with business experience
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in new product development projects, preferably as project manager
- Ability to inspire interdisciplinary teams.
- High commitment, self-responsibility, and customer orientation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate complex situations in an easy-to-understand manner.
Why should you apply?
We’re proud to rank in Great Places to Work as one of the world’s best multinational workplaces.
Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.