R&D NPI Engineering Manager, Project Management

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced R&D NPI Engineering Manager in Anoka, Minnesota, to lead and oversee new product introduction programs. This role involves mentoring a project management team, ensuring effective resource allocation, and driving project execution to meet strategic business goals.

With a focus on innovation and quality, the successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate progress and risks to senior leadership. This is a unique opportunity to influence the growth and development of cutting-edge electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven experience in NPI or PMO leadership roles, preferably in data or technology-driven environments.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Outstanding ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, global project management team.
• Oversee end-to-end execution of NPI projects ensuring on-time delivery and quality outcomes.
• Define and track KPIs to measure project health and communicate progress to leadership.

Skills

NPI Program execution

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PMO methodologies

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The R&D NPI Engineering Manager will be a strategic and hands‑on leader who drives on‑time delivery and best practices for our new product introduction (NPI) programs within our Data Solutions business. This role will lead, coach and mentor a team of project and program managers to ensure alignment with business goals through effective portfolio and process management. The manager will work closely with business unit leaders, product managers, and engineering leaders to drive and improve on‑time delivery and cross‑functional collaboration for our portfolio of NPI programs.

What You Will Experience In This Position

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor and inspire a high‑performing, global project management team specializing in NPI Program execution. Develop a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and empower the team to drive excellence in project delivery.

NPI Execution and Delivery: Oversee end‑to‑end execution of projects, ensuring on‑time delivery, within scope and on budget while maintaining high quality outcomes.

Cross‑Functional Coordination: Partner closely with engineering, product management, integrated supply chain, manufacturing and operations teams to ensure alignment of project priorities, resources, and timelines, facilitating seamless execution of programs.

Resource Allocation: Optimize resource planning and allocation across projects, balancing capacity dynamically to meet changing business priorities and ensure effective utilization

Portfolio Management: Collaborate with key partners to drive the selection and prioritization of NPI projects, connected to our strategic objectives and business goals.

Continuous Improvement: Own and evolve the NPI phase‑gate process to ensure consistent and efficient product development lifecycle execution. Drive continuous evaluation and enhancement of our project management processes, tools and methodologies to improve efficiency and scalability of programs.

Performance & Reporting: Define and track KPIs to measure project health and business impact. Lead monthly business reviews to communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Ideally 8+ years of proven experience in NPI or PMO leadership roles, preferably in data or technology‑driven environments of which 2+ years of people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing high‑performing teams
• Proven record of leading large‑scale, complex projects and driving successful product introductions
• Proficiency in demonstrating expertise in PMO practices, methodologies, tools and processes.
• Outstanding ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams and drive results in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision‑making abilities to drive efficiency and optimize project outcomes.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering focused organizations

We Have

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry‑leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
• Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range

$105,000.00 - $195,000.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well‑being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full‑time employees that includes:

• 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.