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
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
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
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
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
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 -
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