Senior R&D Engineering Project Manager - Data Solutions

Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a results-driven Project Manager/Engineer to lead teams through a phase-gate New Product Introduction, coordinating design, testing and deployment. Our principal office is in London and the management office in Minneapolis, and we have a global reach with brands like CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE.

You’ll align engineering, operations, supply, ISC, quality and compliance, may travel about 10% domestically, and contribute to continual improvement of product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience, incl. 2+ years in project management/leading teams.
• Proficiency with Jira/Confluence for backlog management and reporting.
• Strong MS Office 365 (SharePoint/Teams/Excel/Word/PowerPoint) skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to develop and design New Product Introduction products following a stage-gate process from Discover to Deploy.
• Drive, coordinate and maintain project schedules.
• Lead and partner with engineers and designers related to product design activities.
• Direct outside activities such as regulatory or other third‑party testing.
• Lead cross‑functional teams as central point of coordination of Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply, ISC, Quality and Compliance.
• Manage a portfolio of projects to ensure on‑track progress.
• Identify, track and mitigate risks early through structured risk planning and mitigation strategies.
• Track Project Portfolio KPI’s.
• Improve project and product development processes to reduce development cycle time.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office 365

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead teams to develop and design New Product Introduction products following a stage-gate process from Discover, through Develop and Deploy and launch in a timely manner
• Drive, coordinate and maintain project schedules
• Lead and partner with engineers and designers related to product design activities
• Direct outside activities such as regulatory or other third‑party testing
• Lead cross‑functional teams acting as the central point of coordination of Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply, ISC, Quality and Compliance. This can also cover both branded platform products, and products engineered for specific customer application
• Manage a portfolio of projects to ensure projects are on‑track and
• Identify, track and mitigate risks early through structured risk planning and mitigation strategies
• Track Project Portfolio KPI’s
• Work to continuously improve project and product development processes in order to reduce product development cycle time

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelors degree in engineering required
• 5+ years of related engineering experience of which 2+ years of project management and/or leading teams experience
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 360 tools, including Sharepoint, Teams, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Experience with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence) for backlog management, progress tracking and reporting is preferred
• Ability to provide work direction to work teams to improve efficiency, effectiveness and collaboration
• Establish a team environment with open communication, identifying problems and establishing resolutions
• Promote the sharing of knowledge to strengthen technical depth of staff, ensure adaptable operational support, and enable process improvements
• Approximately 10% of domestic travel with the potential for international travel is required

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.

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: $89,300.00 - $165,800.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

• 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. #LI-OR1 #LI-Hybrid

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.