Senior R&D Engineering Project Manager

About the Role We are partnering with a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions to hire a Senior R&D Engineering Project Manager. Our client designs, manufactures, and services high‑performance products that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes. With a portfolio of industry‑leading electrical brands dating back more than 100 years, they are recognized globally for quality, reliability, and innovation. This role sits within the Systems Protection Business Unit and offers the opportunity to lead impactful New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives in a dynamic, global environment that fosters career growth, innovation, and collaboration. Job Description The Senior R&D Engineering Project Manager will oversee multiple large‑scale New Product Introduction projects, primarily supporting the Cooling Department with additional support provided to the Enclosures Department. This position leads cross‑functional teams through a structured stage‑gate process to ensure timely and successful product launches. Key Responsibilities Leading teams through the New Product Introduction process (Discover, Develop, Deploy, and Launch) to deliver products on schedule. Driving, coordinating, and maintaining project schedules while partnering with engineers and designers on product design activities. Directing external activities such as regulatory compliance and third‑party testing. Leading cross‑functional teams as the central point of coordination across Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply, ISC, Quality, and Compliance for both branded platform products and customer‑specific engineered solutions. Managing a portfolio of projects to ensure they remain on track, escalating roadblocks as needed. Identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks early through structured risk planning strategies. Tracking Project Portfolio KPIs and driving continuous improvement to reduce product development cycle time. Fostering a collaborative team environment with open communication, problem identification, and effective resolution. Promoting knowledge sharing to strengthen technical depth, ensure adaptable operational support, and enable process improvements. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. 7+ years of related engineering experience, including a minimum of 3+ years in project management and/or leading teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to teams to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and collaboration. Strong communication skills with the ability to establish a team environment focused on problem‑solving and resolution. Willingness to travel approximately 10% domestically, with the potential for international travel. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence) for backlog management, progress tracking, and reporting. Prior experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects within a stage‑gate framework. Background in the electrical, enclosures, cooling, or systems protection industries. Benefits Our client offers eligible full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; critical illness and accident insurance; life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; and an employee stock purchase plan with company match. Additional supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver leave, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, well‑being programs, and legal and identity theft protection. Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal‑opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We look forward to meeting you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dahl Consulting