Job Description
Job Description
About Us:
Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.
The Opportunity
The Principal Project Manager leads the end-to-end execution of complex, safety-critical product development and sustaining projects across Det-Tronics’ flame, gas, and control systems portfolio. This role owns scope, schedule, resources, and risk—driving cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality electromechanical products on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulated life-safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own a portfolio of product development and sustaining projects from initiation to closure & launch.
- Lead and influence matrixed cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory).
- Define project scope, priorities, and tradeoffs; integrate new initiatives into an active portfolio.
- Build and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, KPIs, and resource forecasts.
- Identify, mitigate, and escalate technical, schedule, cost, and compliance risks.
- Ensure adherence to stage-gate development processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements for safety-critical products.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with leadership and stakeholders on status, risks, and decisions.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
- 10+ years of project or program management experience delivering electromechanical products in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven success leading end to end product development through structured stage-gate governance.
- Experience operating in regulated and/or life safety product environments.
- Strong ability to lead without authority, influence cross-functional teams, and drive accountability.
- Demonstrated strength in risk management, execution discipline, and stakeholder communication.
- Proficiency with standard project and collaboration tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams/SharePoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA).
- PMP or formal project management certification.
- Experience with fire, gas detection, or industrial safety products.
- Familiarity with Agile tools or hybrid environments (Jira, Confluence).
- Strong executive-level presentation and data-synthesis skills.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
- Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
- Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
- Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company
Benefits:
At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
- Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
- Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
- Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
- Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success
Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?
Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.