R.C. Systems LLC · 1 day ago
Principal Portfolio Project Manager- Flame Detector Product Line
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expR.C. Systems LLC, through its Spectrum Safety Solutions division, is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions. The Principal Portfolio Project Manager will manage the execution of sustaining and new development projects for the Det-Tronics flame detector product group, ensuring projects are delivered on-time and on-budget while guiding cross-functional teams.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Hands on management of the portfolio of projects for the flame detector products across their lifecycle, from initial design to end-of-life, including product launches, enhancements, and modifications involving hardware / software / firmware
The position involves delivery of manufactured products and will require the Portfolio Project Manager to guide cross-functional project teams that include development engineering, supply chain, planning, manufacturing to marketing through their goals and deliverables
Define the scope of any new approved project requests with cross functional input, assess their impact to on-going projects, and propose how to best incorporate and prioritize into the existing portfolio of projects and meet the company business objectives
Develop project plans and strategies to ensure on-time and on-budget execution that includes project schedules, resource requirements, deliverables, product requirements, KPI’s, business case, budget, resources needs and key assumptions
Drive and own the execution of projects to committed schedules ensuring the projects and matrix-organized teams follow applicable company policies and procedures. Support the continuous improvement of company procedures
Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. Ensure their work companies with company processes and procedure using and lead engagement with regular meetings (daily, weekly etc as appropriate)
Identify, manage and escalate project risks ensuring appropriate mitigation and contingency plans are developed and communicated
Track, manage and communicate project metrics such as schedule, status, accomplishments, and risks. Create, manage and communicate project resource needs
Follow the company’s quality management system and all applicable processes and regulations for developing safety critical products
Promote benchmarking and product positioning versus competitors in liaison with Product Management and Marketing
Other duties and programs as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical or computer engineering
Min 10 years of related and successful work experience in project management of electromechanical products in a product manufacturing company
Lead the end-to-end delivery of an electromechanical product including team selection, team management, metrics tracking & reporting and communication with management
Demonstrated ability and willingness to influence and collaborate with all cross functional swim-lanes up and down the organization
Prior development or project management experience in a company working in a highly regulated market or dealing with life-safety products
High energy and strong leadership. Engaging, focused and determined leader
Ability to lead, understand and build trusting and collaborative partnerships with all functional teams that are part of the development and delivery process including sourcing, test, manufacturing, and quality
Experience developing and strong familiarity with the product-development stage gate program governance and program structures
Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise
Proficient skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint, Teams)
Preferred
Advanced technical degree or MBA
Formal Project Management training/certificate (PMP)
Presentation and communication acumen with audiences of varying group sizes, technical skill levels and levels of business responsibilities
Organizational and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to pull data from assorted sources and synthesis in both graphic and verbal forms
Experience with Confluence/Jira tools, Agile Methodology
Experience with fire and safety products and markets specifically
Company
R.C. Systems LLC
RC Systems has engineered and manufactured industrial electronic products for the instrumentation industry since 1979.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Qirong Wu, PE, PMP
CEO
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