R&D Senior / Principal Project Manager - New Product Development

Overview

The NI R&D organization in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior / Principal Project Manager to lead new product development initiatives. As part of a global team, you will be responsible for driving cross-functional project execution, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative products. You will play a key role in aligning technical decisions with business goals, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration across international sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across global sites to deliver new product development projects on time and within budget.
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, resources, and costs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate technical trade-offs and decision-making processes to meet project goals.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
• Provide clear and consistent communication to stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and changes.
• Collaborate with Discipline Managers to identify talent gaps and recommend team adjustments.
• Guide and coach engineers to foster professional growth and ensure project success.
• Conduct and lead project meetings to maintain alignment and momentum across teams.
• Remove obstacles and drive continuous progress throughout the development cycle.
• Apply hybrid project management methodologies (Waterfall + Agile) for hardware projects and Agile / Scrum for software projects.

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker and effective communicator who thrives in dynamic environments. You take initiative, solve problems proactively, and lead with confidence and empathy. You are passionate about delivering high-quality products and empowering teams to succeed.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

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