Engineering Project Manager

Our client, a provider of lighting control and energy management solutions is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for this company of 700+ employees. This client delivers robust products that serve the electrical, pool and spa, HVAC/R, retail and OEM markets. This role will manage the scope, deliverables, schedule, budget, and quality of new Mechanical, Electrivcal, and Software/IT related projects. This role works HYBRID – M, Tu, Th in office in Libertyville, IL and W & F from home around a M-F 8am-5pm CST schedule with flexible start and end times. The role pays in the $110K - $120K range based on experience, includes a 5% discretionary bonus and unlimited PTO with a strong benefit package.

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The key to this role is past proven success managing engineering project work – Mechanical and Electrical - through the full life cycle. The incumbent:

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements in accordance with internal New Product Development process.
• Identifies required resources and assigns responsibilities.
• Ensures that each stage of the project is progressing on time, on budget and to the right quality standards and is tracked appropriately.
• Shows relentless attention to timeline and details. Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effectively applies NPD methodology and enforces project standards.
• Ensures project documentation is clear, concise, complete, and archived appropriately.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with project team members, stakeholders and senior leaders across Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Suppliers to gain the cross-functional support needed to drive successful project results.
• Prepare status updates for project team, sponsors and executive leadership.
• Must be comfortable presenting project issues and summaries to senior management.
• Ensure all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities and understand the program schedule and key milestones.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues to determine remediation actions and ensure they are resolved.
• Effective at collaboration, brainstorming and teamwork throughout assigned projects.

Qualifications

• BSME or BSEE Degree or equivalent Bachelors Degree in this space.
• 8+ years experience working as a Project Manager/Engineer including managing product development projects.
• 5+ years experience in the design and manufacture of electromechanical and electronic products.
• Experience with UL, CSA, and other regulatory agency requirements and their effect on project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Proficient in Project Management Tools such as Microsoft Project, Adobe Workfront, Smartsheets, and/or Clarity, etc.
• PMP Certification a plus.
• Must be able to work in office (Libertyville, IL) ~3 days a week.
• Must be able to have occasional meetings (~2 times a month) with suppliers outside normal working hours (Asia Time Zones). xhyhwjd
• Must have the ability to travel 1 time to Mexico to see manufacturing operations.