nVent · 2 weeks ago
R&D Engineering Program Manager - Data Solutions
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $195K/yr
12+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, and they are seeking an R&D Engineering Program Manager – Data Solutions to lead the execution and governance of multiple concurrent New Product Introduction programs. This high-impact role requires strong cross-functional leadership to ensure successful product launches that drive business growth.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Oendrilla Ray Chaudhuri (CIR,CASR)
Responsibilities
Lead multiple concurrent NPI programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Drive program governance, execution frameworks, and risk mitigation to optimize efficiency, decision-making, and product launch success
Act as the primary accountability leader, influencing cross-functional teams and executives to drive alignment and resolve execution challenges
Provide executive-level updates, risk assessments, and trade-off recommendations to ensure visibility and stakeholder engagement
Develop and implement standardized methodologies, governance models, and execution frameworks to enhance consistency and scalability
Ensure adherence to stage-gate processes, quality assurance, and risk management strategies to mitigate delays and execution risks
Identify and proactively mitigate risks, ensuring contingency plans are in place to maintain schedule and budget targets
Optimize resource allocation across programs, balancing personnel, budget, and capacity constraints to improve delivery efficiency
Track Key Performance Indicators for schedule adherence, budget performance, cost efficiency, and commercialization readiness, holding teams accountable for results
Use data-driven insights and dashboards to align program execution with business and market strategies, driving continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
12+ years of experience in program/project management, with a strong focus on NPI or complex product development programs
Proven track record to lead multiple concurrent projects and drive program-level execution across cross-functional teams
Strong expertise in stage-gate processes, program governance, and risk management
Experience implementing and scaling PMO methodologies, tools, and standard processes
Exceptional stakeholder management, executive communication, and decision-making abilities
Experience leading program budgets, aligning program execution with business objectives, and optimizing resource allocation
Willingness to travel up to 20% for collaboration and program execution
Preferred
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
Company
nVent
nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2018-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer
Martha Claire Bennett
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
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