Project Manager - New Product Development

G&W Electric Co - Aurora, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, IL

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Project Manager for New Product Development at G&W Electric is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of assigned development projects. This includes managing the scope, schedule, cost, and risk associated with the projects, while ensuring that all customer and company requirements regarding cost, quality, and timing are met. The Project Manager will lead a multidisciplinary global team, collaborating with various stakeholders such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Aftermarket Service, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Marketing to ensure successful project delivery. In this role, the Project Manager will coordinate resources and ensure compliance with Product Realization Stage-Gate requirements. They will also be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating project risks, developing critical path analyses to manage timelines, reduce costs, and address potential risks. The Project Manager will support the establishment of project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives, reviewing projects against company goals for cost efficiency and reliability. Effective communication is crucial, as the Project Manager will be tasked with disseminating project information to team members, management, and other stakeholders through formal presentations and correspondence. Additionally, they will collect data for ongoing analysis to facilitate problem-solving and solution design, preparing documentation of processes, material requirements, test results, and project activities as necessary. This role may also involve other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of G&W Electric's innovative product development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a multidisciplinary global team in the development of new and innovative products.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Aftermarket Service, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Marketing to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage the schedule, scope, budget, and staffing to keep the project on track and within commitments.
• Coordinate resources and ensure completion of Product Realization Stage-Gate requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, and mitigate project risks, developing critical path analyses to manage timelines and costs.
• Support the development of project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review projects and processes against project and company goals for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Communicate project information within the team and to management and stakeholders through presentations and correspondence.
• Collect information for ongoing data mining and analysis to ensure effective problem solving and improved business results.
• Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results, and project activity as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field required; Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in a highly technical product development role.
• Preferred experience in the development of Distribution or Transmission power equipment, Protective relays, or Custom engineered industrial products.
• Strong understanding of good development engineering processes such as lean product development, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)/Assembly (DFA)/Excellence (DFX), Six Sigma, and Lean concepts.
• Experience with industry quality actions such as PPAP and SPC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, facilitation, and arbitration skills.
• Demonstrated ownership of tasks from Cradle to grave, a 'driver' mentality, and effective time management skills.

Benefits

• Challenging opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A culture that fosters employee success and innovation.
• A team-based organization that values individual expertise and shared success.