Project Manager R&D Product Development

Description

Project Manager – R&D Product Development

Regular Position, Full-Time (On-site/Remote)

We are seeking an energized, experienced, and dynamic R&D project management leader to join our global R&D team. In this role, you will drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure the successful development and launch of strategic and innovative initiatives. You will also be instrumental in enhancing our global product development stage gate process by leading cross-functional teams to clearly define key project deliverables, improve process efficiencies, and enhance output quality, ultimately ensuring projects are delivered with greater speed and quality.

About Us

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. The Vantage group employs over 1000 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

Requirements:

We are searching for a candidate with:

• Superior communication skills to effectively:
• ensure alignment across departments for a common set of goals
• collate and present complex technical information in a simple, digestible manner
• Managing conflict across teams and facilitate expeditious decisions best of the business
• communicate at all levels of the organization
• create excellent presentations with Microsoft suite of tools
• Strong displayed experience managing multiple R&D projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in developing and managing detailed project schedules, including milestones and key deliverables.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Experience in program governance, including establishing standards, processes, templates, and tools across multiple projects

Required Work Experience:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 8 years of managing multiple complex technical projects.
• Experience in a product development environment, preferably with global scope in technical & engineering businesses.

Preferred qualifications:

• PMP Certification desired

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Own project completion and execution, on time and on budget
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across multiple locations, business units, and teams.
• Lead and document project meetings, including key decisions and minutes.
• Always ensure understanding and visibility of the critical path for all projects
• Oversee project tasks, ensuring accountability for quality and timeliness from all functions.
• Identify risks to project goals and implement mitigating actions, escalating issues as needed.
• Create and deliver presentations and dashboards for stakeholder reporting and decision-making.
• Develop templates and process improvements for the stage gate process and tools.
• Curate, prioritize, and initiate new projects with stakeholders.
• Act as facilitator, organize and lead project steering committee for project milestones
• Lead projects with both waterfall and agile methodologies (hardware & software)

Benefits of Working With Us

• Salary: $103,000 – 129,000 per year (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
• Commuter Benefits (NYC)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plum Benefits
• … and more!

Position Details

• Full time
• Day shifts, generally core business hours
• Onsite – Possible Hybrid
• Ability to travel 20%-30% 

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Like What You Read?

If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your organizational skills, can work effectively within a matrixed engineering team and can manage multiple projects then we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Salary : $103,000 - $129,000