Hybrid Senior Manager – Product Engineering

at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

• Job title: Senior Manager – Product Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $166,100 - $220,140 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Senior Manager in Product Engineering at S&C Electric Company ensuring smooth operations and supporting diverse teams in electrical product development.

Responsibilities

• Drive the product engineering operational strategy for assigned product categories, ensuring smooth development from concept to production.
• Translate the overall product roadmap into short to mid-term operational plans for the team.
• Lead large, multi-team projects to reduce costs, simplify designs, and implement product recommendations.
• Manage incoming customer-related product feedback from Salesforce and commercial teams.
• Partner with senior leaders across functions to communicate overall product engineering goals.
• Generate and approve technical documentation, procedures, and reports.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to managers and senior contributors.
• Drive and support the management of the department budget.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field.
• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in product engineering, including 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of S&C's products, or similar product offerings, along with the needs and trends of the industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of product lifecycles, manufacturing processes, and industry trends within electrical manufacturing.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead projects and product implementations that span multiple teams.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and direct a diverse team of engineers.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations relevant to electrical systems and protection equipment.
• Great business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation);
• Fantastic interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Sound financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgetary resources to maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to travel.

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Group Life Insurance
• optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Other Leaves
• Paid Parental Time
• Military Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP)