Project Manager Product Lifecycle

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The worlds dreams peoples dreams our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the worlds and peoples tomorrows; the worlds first the worlds best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the worlds No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling everything that spins and moves miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors industrial motors appliance motors and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment mining oil and gas and power generation and for commercial applications such as pool and spa condensers cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140000 employees stationed worldwide Nidec continues to be a unique organization and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1000 employees in the Americas we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industrys leading manufacturer.

Job Description

Shift: 1st Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location: On-site (Mankato MN)

Starting Salary: $72600 to $108900 Annually

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec we prioritize our teams well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage effective from your first day.

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employees first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package including PTO and holidays.

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective:

The Project Manager Product Lifecycle is responsible for leading cross-functional product-related projects across the full product lifecycle including but not limited to New Product Development New Product Qualifications and Product Design Changes. This role ensures that product initiatives are executed with discipline transparency and alignment to business objectives quality standards and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership experience in a manufacturing or engineered-product environment and can flex project rigor based on scope risk and complexity.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for assigned product initiatives including but not limited to NPD new site qualifications and design changes

• Define project scope objectives timelines deliverables and resource requirements

• Build and lead cross-functional teams spanning Engineering Operations Quality Supply Chain Finance Sales and Marketing

• Apply and adapt existing phase-gate NPD and qualification processes as appropriate

• Track and manage business case throughout the project lifecycle including schedule cost risk and quality

• Facilitate and lead gate reviews executive updates and stakeholder alignment

• Ensure appropriate documentation validation and compliance requirements are met at appropriate gates of all projects

• Identify risks early drive mitigation plans and escalate issues when required

• Drive consistency and continuous improvement in product-related project execution and process

• Travel up to 25%. Off-hour meetings as necessary facilitating global teams as necessary.

• Perform and support additional tasks as required by leadership

Experience/Skills:

• Demonstrated experience leading or working closely with cross-functional teams

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience with phase-gate qualification or regulated product processes

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification

• Experience managing NPD and product lifecycle initiatives

• Background in multi-site manufacturing environments

• 2 years of project management experience in manufacturing engineering or product development environments

Education:

• Candidate must possess a Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations or related field

MUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN

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First Shift (United States of America)

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