What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, Engineering & New Product Development position at Sensata Technologies, Inc.?
The Project Manager, Engineering and New Product Development is responsible for leading projects in relation with introduction of new product development, new production processes, process improvement, cost reduction programs, quality improvement programs to enable successful launch of products. They will monitor a program from project initiation through delivery, and organize interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the program on schedule and within budget constraints.
General Responsibilities
Experience / Qualifications
- Key participant in projects, from start to finish, or one phase of a large project, so that it is completed on time and within budget
- Collaborates on the implementation of an established project plan; monitors progress and performance against the project plan; identifies, resolves, or escalates operational problems and minimize delays
- Organizes the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
- Estimates the cost, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of an engineering project and monitor activities, allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met
- Key participant in project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
Experience / Qualifications
- A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
- Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Specific expecations for the role at Dynapower:
- Involvement in both scheduling and New Product Development (NPD), not just general project participation.
- Responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating detailed project schedules in enterprise tools (Liquid Planner, Oracle, Avante).
- Conducts variance tracking and milestone reporting tied to schedules.
- Leads or supports Stage Gate reviews for NPD governance.
- Oversees NPD checklists to ensure functional accountability (supply chain, business development, engineering, operations).
- Manages project reporting in BI dashboards (PowerBI).
- Partners with R&D and cross-functional teams to transition concepts into commercial products.
- Specific focus on engineering and electromechanical systems (mechanical, HV electrical, digital components).
- Exposure to structured product development methodologies (Stage Gate, AGILE, Lean, SCRUM).
- Requires familiarity with project scheduling software and BI tools, beyond Microsoft Office.
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Base Salary Range:
$81,200.00 - $111,650.00
At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.
This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.
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Salary : $81,200 - $111,650
