At i3 Product Development, we translate groundbreaking ideas into reality. But every successful product launch hinges on the involvement of an exceptional Project Manager. As the client champion, product owner, and team leader, you'll wear many hats but focus on building successful products that delight customers.
The Ideal Candidate:
You're a people person with a knack for planning and execution. You thrive in fast-paced environments, leading diverse engineering teams through complex challenges. Market awareness and a collaborative spirit are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical boundaries. Tight deadlines and juggling multiple projects won't faze you. You're a natural leader who combines attention to detail with technical expertise to push boundaries and elevate concepts.
Responsibilities
- Own the Client Experience: You are the client's voice within i3. You plan and estimate work, but client satisfaction is your top priority; you'll take ownership of ensuring their needs are not just met but exceeded.
- Own the Product Vision: This product is your baby. You'll work with the client to define the feature set, manage the development lifecycle, and become an expert in the product, its technology, and potential execution challenges. You hold the responsibility of monitoring, controlling, and maintaining project scope, timeline, and budget
- Own Your Team: You'll empower and guide your team of i3 engineers and developers, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone is focused on achieving a common goal.
- Be the Voice of the Customer: You'll keep every team member laser focused on the ultimate objective: creating happy, loyal customers through the development of successful products.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Science Degree or equivalent training/certification in Engineering or a closely related field
- 5+ years of industry experience preferred
- Project management experience is preferred, and PMP certification is a plus.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering projects
- Experience coaching and mentoring team members
- Confident public speaker with dynamic presentation skills and the ability to connect with people during sales and internal meetings
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of electro-mechanical systems and connected products is a big plus.
The i3 Benefits Advantage -Designed to support your well-being and financial security:
- Robust health insurance options include a zero-dollar deductible and premiums as low as $7.00 per pay period.
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match of employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Company-paid Life Insurance at 2x your annual salary
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Emergency Assistance Fund
- Charitable Match Program
This is not a role for a paper pusher who only cares about timeline and budget. If you want genuine ownership over developing new products and working with diverse teams of very smart people who see each day as an opportunity to grow, let’s chat!
Peek inside what it’s like to be a part of the i3 team here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcaWp0TYfpw
Because we value in-person collaboration and operate quickly, this is an on-site position at our Sun Prairie Headquarters.
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What We Do
i3 Product Development is a group of designers and engineers that combine Design, Mechanical Engineering, Prototype, Electronics, and Software under one roof to create compelling products spanning many industries. With a rich history of work in the medical, agriculture, consumer goods, industrial, and sports & fitness realms, our day-to-day is never routine. Join us in our mission to create intuitive products born of meaningful collaboration.
