Senior Manager, Systems Engineering Project Management

Date Posted: 2021-08-24-07:00 Country: United States of America Location: CADMN: FS Kidde Detector 6901 West 110th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55438 USA This position has global responsibility for client facing project delivery including the functional groups of Proposals, Project Management, and the integration of fire & gas detection systems and suppression packages. Systems is a global growth platform critical to the future of Det-Tronics. This position will: + Manage a global team, maintain a solid foundation for project execution, and develop a path to accelerate future growth + Lead an organization of 30+ employees globally, including 5 direct reports + Focus on timely and accurate project forecasting / execution, project risk management, employee engagement, and process improvement + Lead team to design, approve, and manufacture custom control systems for fire and gas detection monitoring and alarm Job Responsibilities Set Systems Group direction and expectations Set overall Systems Strategic Priorities for process improvement, project execution, and growth of projects group. Set project priorities and coordinate master scheduling for Systems Projects delivery. Develop, review, and monitor employee Performance Goals (PFT). Provide accountability for group task completion and performance for: Direct labor reporting Systems Group metrics (tracking, reporting, and related improvement initiatives) Collaborate with other functions (finance, operations, sales, etc.) to ensure successful project execution Ensure employee engagement and performance recognition Plan and host team building activities Responsible for career and succession planning of direct reports Regularly meet with direct reports including international travel to global team members Direct training and implementation of common process, tool usage, CRM and ERP needs Monitor and recognize high performing employees via active communication, frequent feedback, and award nominations Provide Systems Group Administration Set expectations and ensure training for an ethical workplace Ensure group compliance with all applicable Environmental Health and Safety standards Manage group time off, travel, employee education, flexible work arrangement, and expense approvals Set and meet budgets for each department. Work with Finance and Department managers to seek budget adjustment approvals as needed Monitor resource loading and provide justification for new roles, role changes and removals, and to implement and communicate organizational changes as needed EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS: BS/BA degree in business, technical, manufacturing field or equivalent required. (Preferred) Master's degree in business administration, management or equivalent preferred. EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS: Required + Minimum of 10 years' experience in related disciplines + Minimum of 5 years direct personnel management / leadership experience + Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and with business and operational performance measures + Experience overseeing or leveraging technology + Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives + Demonstrated team management, planning, organizational, time management and communications skills. + Ability to work quickly and accurately and handle multiple initiatives. Preferred + Experience with fire and gas detection products and system integration practices or related industry + Global experience with panel building, EPC delivery and industrial product integration + Direct sales and marketing experience + Experience in leading process or systems implementations with a focus on project management + Experience leading complex, matrixed organizations _Carrier is An Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class._ Job Applicant's Privacy Notice: Click on this link () to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice COVID-19 vaccines will be required for all newly hired Carrier U.S. Salaried employees.