Project Lead (Npi) - Contract

About This Role We are looking for a Program / Project Management Lead to drive end-to-end delivery of New Product Introduction (NPI) and prototype initiatives with a strong AI focus. This role is critical in accelerating innovation and ensuring seamless execution across global teams, enabling successful product launches and measurable business outcomes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ▪ Lead end-to-end delivery of NPI and prototype programs, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and quality expectations ▪ Develop and manage program plans, governance frameworks, and reporting mechanisms for multiple concurrent initiatives ▪ Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including business, engineering, partners, and channel teams across Singapore, India, and Europe ▪ Translate business requirements into structured delivery roadmaps with an AI-driven and data-informed approach ▪ Manage interdependencies, risks, and issues, proactively driving mitigation strategies ▪ Track and report program performance using defined KPIs and milestones ▪ Drive effective communication and coordination across global teams to ensure alignment and transparency ▪ Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence in program delivery REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ▪ Proven experience in program or project management within technology or digital environments ▪ Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, including NPI or product development processes ▪ Exposure to AI/ML concepts and their application in business or technology solutions ▪ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across geographically distributed teams ▪ Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced, matrixed environment ▪ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities ▪ Experience working with cross-regional teams and managing global stakeholders PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The following qualifications are optional but will strengthen your application: ▪ Certificatio…