R&D Project Manager, Cooper Lighting Solutions
About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
More about the role
This is an exciting job opportunity for you as an R&D Project Manager in Peachtree City or Atlanta, GA, with Cooper Lighting Solutions, a business unit of Signify, the world leader in lighting.
Guide the development and implementation of lighting fixtures and connected lighting projects (mechanical, electrical, software, testing, regulatory) that enable the world of IoT.
Work with a cross functional team to manage projects from concept to commercial implementation.
Coordinate closely with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams to document project scope and objectives and with core teams to maintain a project plan aligned with the stage gate product development process.
Integrate business, marketing and technology elements to create a cohesive project vision and team charter.
Manage project and product definition activities related to marketing and/or technical requirements.
More about you
While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
3+ years of experience in project or engineering management with knowledge of new mechanical/electrical product development and market introductions
Proficient with project management tools (i.e., MS Project)
Proven track record of managing new product development through a stage gate process is highly preferred
Influential leader with excellent communication, organizational and people skills and successful working across functional groups
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship needs.
Salary: $101,580 - 148,973 based on experience
Bonus: target bonus opportunity - 10%
Benefits Overview: Company subsidized benefits plan offerings that include Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, 401K retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays/personal days, tuition reimbursement and products discounts. Ability to purchase supplemental benefits that include supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, vision insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, health care flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account.
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.