Engineering Project Manager R&D

Job description

**Join us at Entrust **

At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions.

From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.



  

**Get to Know Us **

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies.

But our secret weapon?

Our people.

It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.



**Position Overview:** Responsible for teaming with Marketing Product Management to define and deliver innovative new products to the market.

Will manage engineering projects or multiple interconnected engineering projects.

Provide technical project leadership of a multi-disciplined engineering team.

Ensure that high quality products are developed on schedule and within budget.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Lead multi-disciplinary projects, and usher them through the entire lifecycle
+ Team with marketing, both on the business and technical front, to specify and develop cost effective and differentiated products.
+ Lead the creation of engineering specifications and contribute to the creation of marketing specifications.
+ Develop and execute project work plans, incorporating revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
+ Ensure information flow in cross-functional matrix teams as appropriate to facilitate work flow, reduce cycle time and deliver world class quality.
+ Leverage past experience and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with marketing, engineering, quality, service, and operations.
+ Effectively apply our phase-gate methodology and enforce project standards.
+ Drive development teams to consistently improve cycle time and time to market.

Accountable for completion of projects to meet market windows of opportunity.
+ Provide decisive and effective technical leadership for product development.
+ Minimize schedule and technical risk by foreseeing and addressing obstacles proactively and aggressively.
+ Lead timely and efficient product development by understanding the relationships and tradeoffs between the various product subsystems and engineering disciplines and leading creative product solutions.
+ Participate in system and components development process by identifying potential weak points.

Lead solutions development using engineering judgment, input from experts, and involvement of suppliers and/or other systems partners as appropriate.
+ Lead process improvement in the area of product development, resulting in time-to-market improvements and cost savings.
+ Participate and present in department and senior executive level meetings to convey the status of the engineering project(s) under your direction.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering
+ 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams
+ 5+ years of engineering design experience
+ Ability to work well and productively within a team, always projecting a positive outlook in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
+ Demonstrated success in leading teams that embrace innovation, initiative, and continuous improvements in the development of complex products/systems
+ Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills, demonstrated in a matrix organization
+ Ability to anticipate roadblocks, diagnose problems, and generate effective solutions
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of an organization.
+ Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 10% of time.
+ Ability to work **onsite five days a week** at our HQ offices in Shakopee, MN

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Master’s degree in engineering or business
+ Exceptional technologist with ability to quickly distill relevance.
+ Track record of delivering innovative products to market.
+ Strong desire for personal advancement.
+ Demonstrated problem-solving, risk assessment, and negotiation skills
+ Experience debugging tough technical issues that cross boundaries between hardware, firmware, software, and materials teams
+ Strong situational leadership instincts and abilities.
+ Technical experience in systems engineering, control systems, embedded systems, laser marking, printing technologies, smart cards, cloud-based architectures, and/or IoT (Internet of Things).

**Where You Will Be:** This role is **fully in-office** , requiring **five days a week onsite** at our HQ offices in Shakopee, MN, as specified in the job description.

Entrust operates with a distributed workforce, and this position is aligned with our in-office product development teams.

**About Entrust:**

Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities, payments and data protection around the globe.

Today more than ever, people demand seamless, secure experiences, whether they’re crossing borders, making a purchase, or accessing corporate networks.

With our unmatched breadth of digital security and credential issuance solutions, it’s no wonder the world’s most entrusted organizations trust us.

For more information, visit www.entrust.com (http://www.entrustdatacard.com) .

Follow us on, LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustdatacard/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EntrustDatacard/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/discoverentrust/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSZJjR1jryt134rkhK5Mhg)

Entrust Corporation is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer.

Updated 9/14/2020

**NO AGENCIES, NO RELOCATION**

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At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys.

Here is what you can expect when you join our team: 

+ Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey.

With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.



+ Flexibility: Life is all about balance.

Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.



+ Collaboration: Here, your voice matters.

Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.



We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there.

At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities.

Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect.

From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.



**Ready to Make an Impact?

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If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you.

Join us in making a difference.

Let’s build a more secure world—together.



  

**Apply today! **

For more information, visit www.entrust.com (http://www.entrustdatacard.com/) .

Follow us on, LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrust/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverEntrust/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/discoverentrust/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSZJjR1jryt134rkhK5Mhg)

Compensation Range:

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $122,745-$180,027 per year (in the primary posting location).

Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience.

This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan.

In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement.

Please speak with the recruiter for more details.

Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

_For US roles, or where applicable:_

**Entrust is an** **EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans** **Employer**

_For Canadian roles, or where applicable:_

**Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.**

_If you require an accommodation, contact_ _accessibility@entrust.com_ _._

**Recruiter:**

Grace Rusingiza

Grace.Rusingiza@entrust.com

Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings.

We enable organizations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world – so they can transform their businesses with confidence.

Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network, we are trusted by the world most trusted organizations.

Required Skill Profession

Other General