Job Name:
Project Lead- New Product Development

General information

Location: Cottage Grove, MN
Date:
12-Sep-2023
Company:
Renewal by Andersen
Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN
Ref #:
3646
Job Category:
Project Management, Research and Development
Posting City:
Cottage Grove
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

 
We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

Andersen is looking for an accomplished, driven, and collaborative Technical Project Manager on our Research, Development and Innovation team to chart the course for our future product launches.  Want to join our team?

 Purpose

There has never been a more exciting time to be a Project Manager at Andersen.  This project manager will be an integral leader within the New Product Development team.  The purpose of this role is to Deliver new products and services that enable us to serve customers in new markets, and chart the course for advances in Future Innovations.

This role

  • Manages the development and implementation of the company’s products and services involving cross functional, multi-site and 3rd party vendor teams focused on the delivery of new products and features
  • Document and Communicate Innovation Roadmaps to align cross-functional groups on longer term development efforts
  • Manages a large multi-year product development program[OD1] , while overseeing several sub projects
  • Assesses project risk and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and business case objectives
  • Provides regular status reports to senior business leaders, cross functional partners, and clients

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science
  • Minimum 10 years relevant experience with 5+ years leading multi-year product development initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills and aptitude for problem solving
  • Excellent relationship building and communication skills

 

Your Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP certification or equivalent
  • MBA or technical Master’s degree
  • Past experience in managing product development programs
  • Strong aptitude in process improvement, manufacturing, and equipment procurement
  • Strong understanding of relevant methodologies and tools (DMAIC, Stage Gate development, PMBOK, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of lean, manufacturing, business, and quality systems
  • Experience working with external Business/Project Partners.

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SALARY INFORMATION:  
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. In addition to your pay, Andersen Corporation currently offers benefits such as comprehensive health benefits, 401k contribution, paid time off, 8 paid standard holidays, plus 2 floating holidays, a robust employee Wellbeing program, as well as profit sharing (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
 
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.
 
Benefits include, and are not limited to:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Paid holidays plus PTO
  • 401(k) plan & contributions
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Charity contributions
  • Nationwide career opportunities
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
 
* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects
** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners
 
 
 
 
In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  
 
Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Posting City:
Cottage Grove, MN
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