Wu Juichien
NPI Project Manager/ Program Manager
Taoyuan
Summary
Dynamic Project and Program Manager with 7+ years of experience in spearheading New Product Introduction (NPI) projects across various industries. Proven track record in orchestrating cross-functional teams, implementing effective risk mitigation strategies, and driving process optimization to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve exceptional results. Expert in problem-solving and ensuring project delivery on time and within budget, consistently exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program Manager/ Product Development
FORD
Taoyuan
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Directed end-to-end program planning and execution, ensuring the successful and timely launch of new products while meeting target wholesale schedules and adhering to stringent quality standards.
- Led cross-functional teams, driving collaboration across departments to achieve high-quality deliverables and meet critical program milestones throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Coordinated with global Ford teams to ensure design feasibility and accuracy of Bill of Materials (BOM), managing manual orders during key development stages to maintain seamless project flow.
- Aligned product development with market requirements by engaging with stakeholders, ensuring that product designs were optimized to meet market demands and maximize market share.
- Oversaw and streamlined the design change process, incorporating feedback from market analysis and senior leadership to implement product adjustments that enhanced performance and competitiveness.
Assistant Product Manager
IONEX ENERGY
Taipei
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Spearheaded program planning and execution, driving successful product development and market introduction for innovative electric vehicle solutions.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to define product specifications, introduce new features, and optimize functionality to enhance product competitiveness in the EV market.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive program proposals, regular updates, and risk mitigation strategies to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company goals and market demands.
- Created and maintained detailed program documentation, including schedules, resource allocation plans, cost forecasts, test plans, and adherence to quality standards, ensuring all project aspects were fully covered.
- Led regular progress review meetings, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure a seamless transition from development to mass production, meeting tight deadlines.
- Directed cross-functional communications between hardware, software, firmware, UI, and cloud development teams, ensuring smooth integration and collaboration across all product development phases.
Development Test Lead
LENOVO
Taipei
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Led the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring smooth product development.
- Coordinated NPI program status, issue resolution, and schedules, ensuring consistent alignment with project goals.
- Managed the testing process for NPI server projects, overseeing risk, cost, and resource allocation to optimize the execution process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and review test plans, ensuring resource requirements and timelines met project objectives.
- Provided regular project updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and consistency in project success.
Project Manager
QUANTA COMPUTER
Taoyuan
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Led multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for tier 1 server platforms, ensuring on-time delivery through effective coordination of cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing.
- Proactively managed material status, including procurement, allocation, and tracking, to ensure smooth and uninterrupted production cycles.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to conduct comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews, ensuring all components were properly aligned with design specifications and production timelines.
- Oversaw end-to-end materials management, from sourcing to inventory control, driving cost-efficiency and ensuring consistent manufacturing outputs.
- Successfully delivered a next-generation reference board for a new server platform, navigating complex dependencies and risks while ensuring full compliance with customer requirements.
- Fostered transparent communication with customers and internal teams, conducting regular updates and managing expectations to guarantee alignment on project goals.
- Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions, implementing contingency plans that minimized operational impact and safeguarded production schedules.
Engineering Support Specialist
QUANTA COMPUTER
Shanghai
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Led SMT (Surface Mount Technology) material control for consumer wearable device projects, ensuring all critical timelines and production schedules were met with precision.
- Managed the successful delivery of three high-priority NPI (New Product Introduction) wearable device projects, orchestrating efforts across the supply chain to ensure flawless and timely product launches.
- Coordinated the seamless transfer of NPI materials to new manufacturing sites, ensuring no disruption in production schedules or delays in ongoing projects.
- Directed a team of up to 11 members, optimizing workflows and resolving operational challenges to consistently meet or exceed project targets.
- Maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication across departments.
- Earned multiple commendations from customers for delivering high-quality results, meeting stringent deadlines, and demonstrating exceptional leadership in high-pressure environments.
Education
Master of Science - International Marketing
University of Leeds
British 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Administration
Chinese Culture University
Taipei 04.2001 -
Skills
Project/ Program Management
Risk Analysis and Management
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Team Management
Effective Negotiations
Relationship Building
Interpersonal Skills
Supply Chain Management
Problem Solving
Timeline
Program Manager/ Product Development
FORD
04.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Product Manager
IONEX ENERGY
08.2022 - 04.2023
Development Test Lead
LENOVO
05.2021 - 05.2022
Project Manager
QUANTA COMPUTER
12.2019 - 05.2021
Engineering Support Specialist
QUANTA COMPUTER
10.2016 - 12.2019
Master of Science - International Marketing
University of Leeds
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Administration
Chinese Culture University
04.2001 -