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Requisition ID: 64083

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

DESIGN supports Whirlpool’s vision to "Be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home, and in the world." We inspire lasting engagement, product leadership, and meaningful experiences at home and for our world. We do this on a foundation of empathy, innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, with people at the center of our process. In our 5 global studios we have more than 100 designers in dedicated teams of Graphic Design, Color Material and Finish, Craftsmanship, Industrial Design, Trends Forecasting, User Interaction, Motion Graphics, Usability, Design Research and Studio Engineering.

This role in summary

As a GCD Project Leader, you will support GCD’s activities in creating the customer experience for the next generation of home appliances. Support GCD’s integration into cross functional teams, Working collaboratively within the organization to hold GCD accountable to deliver our aesthetic and product experience direction on all aspects of multiple projects including scope management, time management, cost management, quality etc. to ensure a successful project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include

• Support & Lead projects using the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) System, for Production Development Projects (PDP) & Advanced Development Projects (ADP)

• Provide project governance to deliver sustainable product leadership

• Integrate GCD voice in the entire project lifecycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing.

• Engage project sponsors and key stakeholders for scope alignment and change management.

• Provide continuous project status and insights (resources & budget) to sponsors and other key stakeholders with recommendations to resolve issues and mitigate risks.

• Support & Lead cross functional teams in project activities through weekly core team meetings, 1:1 interactions and other communications

• Establish strong relationships, build a deep understanding of the enterprise strategies and objectives

• Discover, evaluate and implement process improvements based on industry standards

• Ensure process compliance, Conduct training / workshops to help team's adherence to process protocols

• Other tasks as needed to support the development and implementation of project management in line with the WPD System including related processes and tools.

• Manage and ensure company assets are being deployed in accordance with policy and project deliverables

• Protect and secure intellectual property controls within the initiatives under control of this position

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in but not limited to in Engineering or Business)

• 7+ years of experience in a product development role,

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager

• Experience leading and driving projects; risk management, cost delivery, financial planning, and analysis experience

• Experience with Product Development process and Planning

• Please submit your resume in English

Preferred skills and experiences

• Masters Degree in Engineering or MBA

• Project management expertise, ideally PMI certification and practical experience

• Process/Lean Process Experience, Drive continuous improvement of the planning process.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to connect disparate data sources into a straightforward, insightful story

• Adapt and re-prioritize activities in a rapidly changing environment

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with all levels of the organization across, finance, procurement, human resources and engineering, influence change within the organization

• 3-4 years experience as a Project Manager in a Industrial Design department

• Experience in a multinational corporation

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.