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This is an exciting job opportunity for you as an R&D Project Manager in Peachtree City or Atlanta, GA, with Cooper Lighting Solutions, a business unit of Signify, the world leader in lighting.

• Guide the development and implementation of lighting fixtures and connected lighting projects (mechanical, electrical, software, testing, regulatory) that enable the world of IoT. 

• Work with a cross functional team to manage projects from concept to commercial implementation.

• Coordinate closely with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams to document project scope and objectives and with core teams to maintain a project plan aligned with the stage gate product development process.

• Integrate business, marketing and technology elements to create a cohesive project vision and team charter.

• Manage project and product definition activities related to marketing and/or technical requirements.

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:​

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

• 3+ years of experience in project or engineering management with knowledge of new mechanical/electrical product development and market introductions

• Proficient with project management tools (i.e., MS Project)

• Proven track record of managing new product development through a stage gate process is highly preferred

• Influential leader with excellent communication, organizational and people skills and successful working across functional groups

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship needs.

Salary: $101,580 - 148,973 based on experience

Bonus: target bonus opportunity - 10%

Benefits Overview: Company subsidized benefits plan offerings that include Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, 401K retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays/personal days, tuition reimbursement and products discounts. Ability to purchase supplemental benefits that include supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, vision insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, health care flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account.

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