New Product Introduction Project Manager

Position Summary

This position manages technical and other related activities in support of system Installation and Deployment and serves as key project resource to ensure solutions sold to customers meet requirements as designed and intended.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end new product introduction (NPI) process for Motivair by Schneider Electric
• Develop and manage project timelines, and resource plans to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance and executive team to align on product specifications and production goals.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to secure components and materials for CDUs and Chilled Doors, ensuring compliance with data center cooling standards.
• Oversee product design reviews, prototype development, and testing to validate performance, reliability, and thermal efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues related to design, production, or supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for data center cooling, and customer-specific requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in NPI processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and challenges to stakeholders, including senior management and customers.
• Support the transition of new products from development to full-scale production, ensuring seamless handoff to manufacturing teams.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned.

Reporting Structure

You will report to the Senior Manager, Program Management Office.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related field; advanced degree or PMP certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of related proven experience as a Project Manager required, demonstrating successful completion of diverse projects.
• Knowledge and experience working on datacenter infrastructure or HVAC product, preferred.
• Experience working in Data Center environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in translating project scope of work (SOW) into a project work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and project management methodologies.

Physical Requirements/Abilities

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Light lifting, standing and limited physical activity.
• Regular walking, typing, reading, and talking is required.
• 0 to 20% business travel, local and international.