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Scalable, adaptable, practical program management
Jason S. Lee - NPI Program Manager
Expertise in New Product Introduction
EXAMPLES
 Role is to be the focal point of multiple entities |  Persuaded the CEO of a 200 person startup to defer launch of a 2nd gen product to balance Sales, costs and technical risks |  Plan of record communication to the cross functional team |
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 High level road map and integration of Sales, Engineering, Test and Manufacturing. All detailed plans were based off this road map. |  Tracked Contract Manufacturers progress to committed ramp up during Pilot builds |  Typical detailed integrated schedule as a Gantt chart. MS Projects |
 Risk Analysis. Classic format looking at Impact, likelihood with high emphasis on brainstorming mitigation steps |  Roles defined. Often overlooked. But key to have to minimize micro management. Also to ensure no gaps in key areas. Especially true for startups. |  A typical standard template tracking issues, owners and due dates. Insurance so team does not forget items that can gravely affect the project |
 Before exiting or entering some key phases utilize this cross functional check list so team members know what is expected before project transitions to the next phase...such as Pilot builds. |  Cost structure planning. This was a case where $ 500k in testing needed to be scheduled and balanced for priority and timing. Utilized as a format to collaborate with technical fellows. |  Team determined options for the CEO to consider to meet first customer ship |
 |  Analyzing sales forecast against the depletion of 1st gen product and production ramp up of the 2nd gen product |  Layout expenses and NRE along an estimated timeline so Finance could plan to secure bridge loans ahead of time. |
 Manage allocation. A plan of record allocation matrix to communicate plans and manage usage of prototype hardware. |  Agenda. One possible format. |  |
 A spread sheet that integrates cost, technical risks and schedule. Collaborated decisions. |  Complex allocation and shared usage of prototypes were facilitated with cross functional team. |
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