R.C. Systems LLC · 1 day ago
Principal Project Manager
Minneapolis, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $145K/yr
10+ years expR.C. Systems LLC is a global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in flame and gas detection and automation control systems. The Principal Project Manager will lead complex, safety-critical product development projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while managing cross-functional teams.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Own a portfolio of product development and sustaining projects from initiation to closure & launch
Lead and influence matrixed cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory)
Define project scope, priorities, and tradeoffs; integrate new initiatives into an active portfolio
Build and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, KPIs, and resource forecasts
Identify, mitigate, and escalate technical, schedule, cost, and compliance risks
Ensure adherence to stage-gate development processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements for safety-critical products
Communicate clearly and consistently with leadership and stakeholders on status, risks, and decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
10+ years of project or program management experience delivering electromechanical products in a manufacturing environment
Proven success leading end to end product development through structured stage-gate governance
Experience operating in regulated and/or life safety product environments
Strong ability to lead without authority, influence cross-functional teams, and drive accountability
Demonstrated strength in risk management, execution discipline, and stakeholder communication
Proficiency with standard project and collaboration tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams/SharePoint)
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS, MBA)
PMP or formal project management certification
Experience with fire, gas detection, or industrial safety products
Familiarity with Agile tools or hybrid environments (Jira, Confluence)
Strong executive-level presentation and data-synthesis skills
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success
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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