- Set short and long term milestones with his/her team which are related to the project/product line goal
- Actively solicit advice/counsel/assistance from other PD Project Team Leaders
- Simultaneously manage multiple development projects in varying stages of progress
- Delegate authority and responsibility within the team, and other stakeholder organizations, including suppliers and Operations at all Knoll manufacturing locations that are impacted by the development project
- Communicate the actions required from external contributors that are critical to the teams success and obtain their commitment to keeping same
- Encourage innovation in keeping commitments, schedules, etc.
- Encourage team members to suggest alternative action plans and/or express objection based upon their perspective/role on the product team
- Is receptive to, and acts upon, ideas, suggestions, and alternative paths from fellow team members, external contributors, Product Marketing, and Product Development Management
- Keep the team clearly focused upon the factors/criteria that are critical to success of the project
- Maintain an effective leadership style, using a variety of motivational techniques based upon the circumstances or individual
- Remain current to development activity progress and assist team members and external contributors in keeping, and exceeding, project schedules, targets (financial, quality, manufacturing, etc)
- Maintain an open flow of communication to team members, external contributors, Product Marketing and Product Development management
- Facilitate the interaction between/among Design, Product Marketing, Product Development
- When communicating problems or concerns to Design, Product Marketing and Product Development Management, always recommend potential solutions to the problem
- Support Purchasing, Quality, Operations, etc in the evaluation, selection and development of suppliers
- Support Knoll Operations in the resolution of manufacturing opportunities relating to the products design
- Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectivesRequired Skills
- Bachelor degree from an accredited college or universityRequired Experience 2 years successful experience in cross-functional team settings
- Working level knowledge of business information systems, including material requirements planning (MRP)
- Basic understanding of engineering change processes
- Basic understanding of materials, manufacturing, finish and assembly techniques
- Basic understanding of Industrial Design, and new product development via external design resources
- Basic understanding of product Quality assessment methods and processes
- Working level understanding of accounting practice and budget managementKnoll is an Equal Employment opportunity employer.
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Job Location East Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular
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Project Team Leader - Philadelphia, United States - Knoll
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Project Team LeaderTracking Code Job DescriptionCOMPANY OVERVIEWKnoll, Inc.
is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors.
Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements.Our brands Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors.
A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications.
To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit .POSITION PROFILEThe Project Team Leader will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the development of new product projects, from ideation thru launch.