Product Line Management

Owns product change management (PCM) and control Unreleased product approval and control ECO (Engineering Change Order) approval Implementation of PCN (Part Change Notification), with Global Product Support Provides guidance/input to Engineering and the Business Unit about the field service impact of part/supplier changes. Implementation of component roadmaps including part obsolescence, replacements, alternative vendors and cost reduction Facilitates Intercompany communication to align on product strategies, provide guidance on pricing, spare level contents, and restricted part orders. Facilitates alignment meeting for product roadmap and market proliferation Implementation of cost reduction roadmap Manage strategic vendor issues Manage all changes to the product after product release Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus