Director, Manufacturing Programs

Director, Manufacturing Programs

Research In Motion (RIM)

Location: Waterloo, Ontario Canada

Multiple Openings

** Please apply directly to cataylor@rim.com **

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Manufacturing Programs, reporting to the Senior Director, Manufacturing Program Office will provide leadership and vision to enable efficient and effective introduction of a portfolio of new products to RIM Manufacturing and its Global EMS partners as well as life cycle management of a portfolio of in-life products.

The Director, Manufacturing Programs is accountable for planning, organizing and directing the activities of a team of Program Managers and Pilot Managers who project manage the full suite of activities associated with the introduction of new products to full scale production and the management of these products through to end of life. The Director will also focus on identification, development and implementation of ongoing process improvement of the product realization and life cycle management processes.

As the leader of a key function within the Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization the Director, Manufacturing Programs will require strong leadership, facilitation and project management skills to work cross functionally and leverage peer relationships with Design teams, Product Management, EMS partners and the Manufacturing and Supply Chain functional teams. The Director will support the overall product development process to achieve product readiness and timeliness objectives of new product introductions and key supply chain deliverables of cost, quality, delivery and inventory.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering degree qualified preferred, with a minimum of 10 years work experience in Engineering and/or new product introduction roles demonstrating a progressive and proven track record of success and leadership within a high-tech new product introduction oriented environment.
• Dedicated, flexible and highly motivated, proven leader with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, excellent conflict resolution skills and demonstrated experience in directing and motivating multi-talented and multi-level teams.
• Project management and supply chain operations expertise with an action oriented perspective and sound problem analysis and logical thinking and the ability to develop effective solutions and execute to achieve desired results.
• A demonstrated ability to work with geographically and functionally diverse groups and work effectively in a matrix organization.

If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

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