Full-Time

Manager – Engineering Project Management

Posted on 2/7/2025

nVent

nVent

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Senior

Solon, OH, USA

This is a hybrid position, which may require some in-office days.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
JIRA
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
  • Ideally 5+ years of experience in project management, with 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of hybrid project management methodologies, including agile and waterfall principles.
  • Proficiency in Jira® project management software and tools
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong technical capability, analytical skills, and problem solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Own processes for New Product Introduction (NPI), sustaining, and digital projects across all brands
  • Lead multi-functional training and continuous process improvements to drive growth and efficiency
  • Ensure that standard processes are implemented and adhered to, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
  • Lead a team of technical project managers responsible for high-complexity and high-priority NPI projects.
  • Oversee the defining of project requirements, schedules and developing of technical plans to ensure project teams can deliver on our commitments.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, product management, supply, and others, to ensure successful project deliver
  • Take ownership of completing sprint ceremonies, including sprint strategy, planning, standups, and kickoffs, to ensure alignment between stakeholders and project teams on the direction and goals
  • Provide regular status updates on top projects to the leadership team, ensuring they have clear visibility into the progress and potential risk of each project
  • Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may arise. Escalate issues and roadblocks to stakeholders and management as needed.
  • Lead and facilitate Kaizen events to identify and implement process improvements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in leading new product development projects.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is preferred.
  • Experience in leading new product development projects through the NPI process

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1903

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for liquid cooling solutions in data centers benefits nVent.
  • Electrification in industrial sectors drives demand for nVent's solutions.
  • Smart grid expansion presents opportunities for nVent's advanced electrical infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges with Trachte acquisition could disrupt operations.
  • Executive team shuffle may lead to strategic misalignments.
  • Sale of electrical thermal solutions business could narrow product focus.

What makes nVent unique

  • nVent is a leader in electrical connection and protection solutions.
  • Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances nVent's position in AI-ready liquid cooling solutions.
  • Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, boosting its brand reputation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Legal Services

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