Description: PMO Product Development Process Specialist (PLM Specialist 3)
Location: Newark, CA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, primarily onsite (>50% onsite presence required)
Duration: Initial 3-month contract with potential for rolling extensions and possible conversion for high-performing contractors.
Position Overview
The PMO Product Development Process Specialist will support the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of ***'s Product Development Process (PDP). This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive process excellence, improve operational efficiency, and support execution across the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
"Support development and continuous improvement of the Product Development Process (PDP)
"Partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams
"Analyze workflows and identify process gaps, risks, and dependencies
"Develop process maps, governance documentation, KPIs, milestone definitions, and RACI matrices
"Facilitate cross-functional workshops and drive action items to completion
"Support end-to-end product lifecycle activities from concept through launch
"Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen execution and organizational alignment
Required Qualifications
"Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Project/Program Management, or a related technical discipline
"4-5+ years of experience in product development, engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, or program/project management
"Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) and product lifecycle processes
"Strong analytical, process-mapping, and problem-solving skills
"Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
"Ability to translate complex stakeholder inputs into structured workflows and actionable plans
"Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
"Automotive or EV industry experience
"Product Development Process (PDP) experience
"Systems engineering or requirements management experience
"Manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or product launch experience
"APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, or change management experience
"Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and advanced Excel
Top Skills
"Program Management
"Product Development Process (PDP)
"Cross-functional Product Lifecycle Management
"Process Mapping and Governance
"Stakeholder Management and Executive Communication
Ideal Candidate
"Self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction
"Highly organized with strong time management skills
"Comfortable facilitating meetings and presenting to stakeholders at all levels
"Strong collaborator with a continuous improvement mindset
"Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Disqualifiers
"Requires constant direction or supervision
"Poor organizational or time management skills
"Uncomfortable presenting or facilitating discussions with stakeholders
"Limited experience working in cross-functional product development environments
Additional Information
"Occasional travel may be required between Phoenix, AZ and Newark, CA.
"Equipment will be provided based on business needs.
"Strong performers may have the opportunity for contract extensions and future conversion consideration.
Custom Fields:
Name: Previously Worked At ***?
Value: No
Name: Business Unit
Value: Research & Development
Name: Division
Value: PGM-Program Management
Name: Office Location
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Name: Region
Value: North America
Name: Sub-Department
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Name: Employee Class
Value: Contractor
Name: Country
Value: United States
Name: Department
Value: PGMM-Program Management
Name: Line
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Name: Onsite / Remote Work Capability
Value: Onsite