Sr. Innovation Project Manager
About The Position
MANN+HUMMEL USA, INC. seeks a Senior Innovation Project Manager for a full-time position located in Raleigh, NC. This role is responsible for leading and managing complex Innovation Projects (Study, Incubation, Acceleration) for a company that provides filtration products and solutions to a variety of industries. The position involves managing projects through all phases of the innovation process, from initial idea analysis to market entry, overseeing product feasibility, strategic alignment, market, and sustainability. The role also includes managing the development, engineering, and market entry of innovative solutions, acting as the voice of the customer, and utilizing advanced project management tools. Additionally, the position involves managing intellectual property, documenting lessons learned, coordinating cost analysis, presenting results to stakeholders, mentoring junior project managers, identifying innovation opportunities, initiating open innovation, and defining KPIs and OKRs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or closely related field
- 18 months of experience as an Innovation Project Manager, Advanced Development Intern, or closely related occupation, in the air filtration field.
- Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies for project management
- Experience with Technological, Business Innovation, and System understanding in filtration and separation processes
- Experience developing complex innovation projects, including involvement with initial study to incubation phases for air filtration devices
- Experience with Transportation related product development innovation
- Experience mentoring students and peers in support of innovation projects
Responsibilities
- Manage projects during all phases (study, incubation, acceleration) of the Innovation Process, from analyzing initial ideas with studies to planning and executing Market Entry for proven concepts.
- Oversee and coordinate Innovation Projects (product feasibility, strategic alignment, market, and sustainability) to generate ideas and develop them into market-ready solutions.
- Oversee the development, engineering, and market entry of innovative solutions (products, services, business models).
- Serve as the voice of the customer, implementing feedback in all stages of the Innovation Process.
- Use advanced waterfall, agile, and combined project management tools to manage milestones, resources, budget, and technical status including time, quality, and cost.
- Manage intellectual property work, including completing patent applications for ideas generated, performing patent research/analysis and freedom to operate, and developing patent strategies to ensure optimal protection of IP generated during projects.
- Oversee and direct the documentation and execution of lessons learned for continuous improvement.
- Coordinate cost analysis and detailed cost calculations of technical concepts.
- Present results and propose decisions in front of stakeholders and upper management.
- Mentor and guide Innovation Project Managers.
- Identify potential areas for innovation based upon market trends, voice of the customer, strategic initiatives, and corporate or business unit strategies.
- Initiate open innovation, networking, and collaboration with customers, suppliers, universities, and expert committees.
- Define and track department Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Objectives and Key Results (OKR).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
