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Legrand, North America · 1 month ago

Engineering Project Manager, New Product Development

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

Legrand, North America is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, offering innovative solutions for various markets. They are seeking an Engineering Project Manager for New Product Development to coordinate cross-functional efforts in the design and execution of projects that enhance product offerings and support company goals.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

New Product DevelopmentProject ManagementElectro-mechanical DesignISO 9001 KnowledgeUL Requirements KnowledgeAgile MethodologiesCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BS) minimum, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred

1-3 years of experience managing projects, direct experience with new product development preferred

Experience with electronics is highly desired

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

Knowledge of UL requirements

Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements

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

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

Ideally have product design experience with electro-mechanical assembly design

Ideally have experience with designing products for low cost and high-volume manufacturing processes

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

An active/growing Employee Resource Group network

Company

Legrand, North America

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures.

Founded in 2002

West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.legrand.us

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