Current has completed the acquisition of Hubbell® Incorporated’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business, creating a premier end-to-end lighting solutions business. This brought together two iconic businesses with deep innovation heritage, strong brands and application expertise and allows Current to be strategically positioned to now focus all investments into lighting and controls solutions. We have an enhanced distribution footprint and digital tools to service customer needs more easily, quickly and efficiently, and strong new product pipelines and shared patented technologies to deliver added value to customers. Primary office locations are Cleveland, OH and Greenville, SC, with centers of expertise locations in Austin, TX, Rolling Meadows, IL and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing operations reside in Hendersonville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Plympton, MA, Christiansburg, VA, Acuna, MX and Tijuana, MX.

We are seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for leading New Product Development programs to develop and launch strategic Commercial Lighting and Life Safety Products for the global market. This is a highly visible position that will lead global cross functional teams from Technology, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Finance to deliver quality products on time, within budget, and with competitive features. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - EXPECTED ACTIVITIES:

• Performs project planning, resourcing, supply and subcontract management, and progress reporting. Executes internal projects from initiation through completion.
• Follows established stage gate processes to launch new products.
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports that explicitly align the efforts of multiple functional specialties (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Technology, Finance, IT.)
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Provides project risk assessments and summary level project status reports.
• Maintains schedule to ensure work is assigned and completed per committed dates.
• Monitors progress and provide regular updates through the life cycle for designated projects.
• Provides problem analysis and corrective action as needed.
• Identifies procedural weaknesses and help coordinate solutions.
• Develops budget for project(s) and ensure teams meet or exceed anticipated project benefits on-time, within budget, and with the desired level of quality.
• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects.

REPORTING & INTERFACING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Leader of Project Management.
• Structure of Project Management is within Engineering department.
• Works effectively with internal and external clients, third party vendors, and senior management in accomplishing project objectives.
• Works with management teams to translate strategic objectives into executable projects, and to develop plans for achieving stated objectives.
• Manages interpersonal dynamics within project teams (e.g., building consensus among sub-project owners, negotiating any changes to the project plan, and holding team members accountable for delivery on commitments made).
• Provides project life cycle updates and delivers stage gate reports to key stakeholders.

• Possesses University Degree.
• Approximately 6+ Years work experience including working with multiple sites/global teams.
• Has in-depth knowledge in own discipline of Project Management and basic knowledge of related disciplines (engineering & lighting).
• Preference for Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

SKILLS:

• Has in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Understands of SAP, Power BI, MS Lists, MS Teams0
• Works well independently and demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities under limited supervision.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes.
• Demonstrates capability to lead multiple projects or project steps within a broader project and have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.  Needs the ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing, and quality of outcomes.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Possesses communication and presentation skills to audiences spanning senior management to subject matter experts.
• Capable of determining project priorities, issuing tasks based on those priorities, and driving tasks to conclusion.
• Capable of identifying project risks and garnering attention to those risks to effectively apply risk management.

LOCATION:

• Travel is expected to be less than 5%.
• Preference for onsite/in-person working at Greenville, SC office.

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more.  This salary range is $80,000-$95,000. 

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
  • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com