Job Description
Sr. Engineer Project Manager
Direct Hire Location~ Minneapolis, MN ~ West Metro They will collaborate with teams of Systems Engineers, Product Managers, Engineers and other cross-functional members, coordinating multiple, concurrent product development projects.
They will be a strong communicator, skilled influencer and outcome-focused individual.
The Job~• Recognizing project risks and issues quickly, rapidly act to mitigate and escalate as required
• Leveraging strong communication skills to collaborate across engineering, project management, marketing, quality, supply chain, compliance and operations to meet project goals
• Collaborating with other project managers to drive continuous improvement across organization
• Leading project teams through the planning and execution of new product development projects
• Developing achievable commitments and deliver product deliverables on-time and on-budget
• Planning, managing and reporting status of budgets, schedules, cost of goods, resources and capital requirements for each project prior to approval and throughout project lifecycle
• Coaching project team members in support of their contribution to the project plan
• Creating and administering efficient systems for project and value stream communication, such as team meetings, sub-team meetings, project & portfolio reviews and documentation repositories
• Communicating project status to senior management and other company stakeholders. Highlighting successes, risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
Required
• Experience with project management software and tools
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proven history of successful project planning, risk mitigation and execution
• Strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and business stakeholders
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 5-8 years of related experience in project management and new product development
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Nice to Haves • Master's Degree or MBA
• PMI certification
• Agile certification
• Proven experience in managing external development partnerships and contract manufacturers
• Technical engineering leadership experience (System Architect, Tech Lead)
• Fluent in application of modern project management methodologies (Lean Project Management, Kanban, Agile, Scrum, etc.) and tools (e.g. Visual planning boards, Jira, etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant EMC/EMI regulatory requirements and standards
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