R&D Project Manager

R&D Project Manager

We empower smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. The business provides customers, across various industries, with end-to-end product and service solutions ensuring the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure. We provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet customers evolving challenges, including innovative critical power solutions designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence fueled and supported by talented people, tools and processes, and expertise.

The R&D Project Manager leads cross-functional teams in the successful execution of new product introduction (NPI) programs, from concept through release to manufacturing. This role ensures that new products are developed efficiently, cost-effectively, and with first-pass success during production launch. The position offers visibility across global R&D teams and plays a key role in accelerating time-to-market for next-generation power and energy conversion solutions used in AI datacenters, telecom, and industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects through all phases concept, design, validation, and release using the company's structured NPI process.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules in collaboration with engineering, operations, and supply-chain teams.
• Coordinate prototype builds with internal factories and contract manufacturers.
• Conduct technical and business gate reviews; ensure all NPI deliverables, documentation, and checklists are completed in accordance with quality and compliance requirements.
• Drive project change management, risk mitigation, and issue resolution to maintain alignment with goals and timelines.
• Track and report progress versus targets for cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
• Provide clear and timely project status updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Facilitate smooth hand-off of completed projects to manufacturing and sustaining teams to ensure continuity and production readiness.
• Serve as the primary communication link among cross-functional stakeholders, promoting transparency and accountability.
• Foster continuous improvement in project execution by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.