This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive process excellence, improve operational efficiency, and support execution across the product development lifecycle. Responsibilities: The PMO Product Development Process Specialist will support the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Client's Product Development Process (PDP).
Numbers & Facts
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Description
Our client, a EV Manufacturer company, is looking for a PMO Product Development Process Specialist (PLM Specialist 3) for their Phoenix, AZ/ Newark, CA/Hybrid location.
Responsibilities:
The PMO Product Development Process Specialist will support the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Client'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.
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
Requirements:
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
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
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
Top Skills
Program Management
Product Development Process (PDP)
Cross-functional Product Lifecycle Management
Process Mapping and Governance
Stakeholder Management and Executive Communication
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