PMO Product Development Process Specialist (PLM Specialist 3)

This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive process excellence, improve operational efficiency, and support execution across the product development lifecycle. The PMO Product Development Process Specialist will support the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Client's Product Development Process (PDP).

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

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities