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Identify potential conflicts related to test timing, lab capacity, equipment availability, or cross‑project dependencies. Act as the voice of the project to ensure test needs are understood and appropriately prioritized. React with urgency when testing does not go according to plan, driving alignment on recovery actions. Risk Management & Issue ResolutionProactively identify test‑related risks early in the project lifecycle. Drive coordination and resolution of test conflicts across engineering teams, lab resources, and programs. Support contingency planning to mitigate delays in test execution and protect critical milestones. Process, Tools & Continuous ImprovementCreate and maintain standardized test planning templates, processes, and best practices. Develop or enhance dashboards and reporting tools that improve transparency into test schedules, status, and lab capacity. Drive continuous improvement in how test planning is integrated into the NPI lifecycle across businesses. 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