Focal Point, LLC · 1 month ago
Engineering Project Manager, New Product Development
US-NY-Syracuse
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expLegrand/Pass & Seymour has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager, New Product Development to join their team in Syracuse, NY. This role is responsible for managing projects and engineering efforts that support the design, development, and improvement of new and existing products while coordinating across various functions to ensure successful project execution.
Industrial ManufacturingLightingManufacturingSmart Building
Responsibilities
Work with product line managers to review product specifications, and develop project estimates (scope, schedule, budget, technical feasibility, risk)
Build out project schedules utilizing the waterfall and/or agile methodologies
Break down major milestones into smaller deliverables
Use Smartsheet to track project schedules, budgets, and dashboards
Schedule and lead cross-functional team meetings
Manage and review project milestone documents to ensure completion
Take thorough meeting minutes, assign action items, and follow up on open actions
Align projects and programs with larger organizational initiatives and direction
Assist Management with developing and maintaining the project management process
Maintain project documentation and contribute to project Gate meetings
Other duties as assigned by management
Work with product line managers and engineering teams to evaluate initial product specifications and provide guidance on technical risks and estimated schedule, budgets, and product costs
Manages project/program planning and execution, stage-gate approvals, and deployment planning meetings
Executes and delivers projects/programs on-scope, on-time, on-budget, with quality and customer satisfaction - promoting and executing using project management methodologies and tools, and a continuous improvement mindset
Identifies and manages the delivery of all project deliverables with team members
Manages, tracks, documents, and communicates all changes to the project (e.g. Scope, Schedule)
Organizes the project team to carry out the project plan with assistance from function managers
As project team leader, has responsibility and authority necessary to keep project on track, escalates to managers and Product Committee as appropriate
Develops a budget for the project, tracks project expenditures including coordination of purchase orders, tracks man hours and other resources spent on the project
Manages the identification, impact, mitigation, and communication of risks
Holds project status update meetings, communicates status regularly and is the point of contact for assigned projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BS) minimum
1-3 years of experience managing projects
Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities and multiple projects
Ability to work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers for the design of products that are internet connected (ioT)
Must be able to travel (regionally and internationally). Expectation is less than 10% travel
Knowledge of project management methodologies
Must understand and have experience in all aspects of the new product development life cycle; understand product life cycle overall
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects effectively
Exhibits strong cultural sensitivity necessary for good communication and building effective partnerships with local, regional, and foreign resources and teams
Strong computer skills, especially in project management software along with being proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software
Ability to use internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively
Must possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage to a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control multiple projects at various stages of work
Preferred
Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred
Direct experience with new product development preferred
Ideally have product design experience with electro-mechanical assembly design
Ideally have experience with designing products for low cost and high-volume manufacturing processes
Knowledge of UL requirements
Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
High employer 401K match
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
Paid time off to volunteer
Active/growing Employee Resource Group network
Company
Focal Point, LLC
Founded more than 25 years ago Focal Point, a brand of Legrand, is a Chicago-based architectural lighting and integrated acoustical systems manufacturer.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Randall Chism, PHR
HR Business Partner
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