Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Facility I&PD management meeting and strategy workshop
• Best practice sharing and benchmarking to evaluate status of I&PD and define roadmap to become best-in-class
• To act as Project Management Office of I&PD
• Key contact point for S&TO on consolidation view of I&PD strategy and status update
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the strategy's successful execution and continuous improvement
• Establish and manage the PMO for I&PD, ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives and efficient project execution
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Coordinate business case for financial and budget approval
• Holistic view of I&PD process to drive for high operational efficiency and simple yet robust process
• Continuous drive for process efficiency along NPI phase from innovation to mass production
• Lead process improvement initiatives across I&PD, streamlining workflows and enhancing NPI efficiency
• Get I&PD process ready for PLM implementation
• Define simple yet robust process across innovation, product development and central PEX to balance between process standardization and agility
• Represent I&PD to drive for continuous improvement on NDI process from Innovation till mass production
• Develop holistic digitalization roadmap of I&PD
• Drive for digitalization roadmap implementation
• Define and execute digitalization roadmap for I&PD, identifying opportunities for automation and digitization of processes
• Lead next generation of PLM (product lifecycle management) implementation in order to reach operational efficiency target
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement digital solutions that enhance efficiency and innovation
• Collaborate with IT and other departments on digitalizing report
• Scouting together with IT and directors on digital tools for product development, product engineering (CAE, CAM), rendering
• I&PD performance dashboard
• Consolidation of related dashboard from other departments to spot for innovation and development opportunities
• Consolidate I&PD budget
• Support VP and directors on defining right set of KPI for I&PD and each department
• Consolidate I&PD performance into monthly view with explanation
• Analyze data from I&PD and other departments to identify opportunities for innovation initiatives

Main Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master degree holder in Engineering or systems related, or Business administrative related
• Consultancy background on driving process and systems related projects
• Experience of manufacturing, supply chain, or product development
• Project management
• Drive the solution to most complex business problems
• Possess the strategic perspective and create sustained results for Pandora (financial, non-financial)
• Demonstrate ability to make hard decisions, making the right trade-off
• Effectively plan and efficiently deliver exceptional work while handling both volume and complexity
• Is an inspirational leader; practices genuine humility and places the team above their own interests
• Is self-motivated and hungry enough to work hard; willing to change
• Is smart about other people; has an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and run own team of future leaders
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; interact effectively with the organization

About Pandora Crafting & Supply

Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2024, there are 113 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods.

About Pandora Group

Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. Designed in Denmark and crafted in Thailand, Pandora jewellery provides endless opportunities for personalisation, allowing people to express their passions and show who they are. The company’s products are made from high-quality materials and sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including 2,600 concept stores.

Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing lab-grown stones and recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide, is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange, and generated sales of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.25 billion) in 2024.