Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion. Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion. Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety. Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner. Effectively assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development in addition to maximum productivity for the area. Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally Ability to work well in an influence management environment