Manager, Innovation Projects

Job Overview

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an Innovation Project Manager to support our electrical and utility business segments in advancing next‑generation engineering and innovation capabilities. This high‑visibility role reports to the Director of Technology Management within the Office of the CTO and plays a critical part in driving tool modernization, strengthening engineering processes, and enabling teams across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong initiative, technical curiosity, and a passion for enabling innovation. You will work hands‑on with engineers, product leaders, and cross‑functional partners to deliver impactful tools, improvements, and workflows that accelerate development and enhance collaboration.

• Lead innovation tool and platform projects from concept through successful delivery.
• Define project objectives, scope, schedules, and resource needs.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.
• Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous project improvement.

• Act as the primary owner of selected engineering and innovation tools used across Hubbell's product development ecosystem.
• Build and maintain multiyear product roadmaps aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Own development schedules, coordinating with engineering, IT, and external vendors.
• Manage and prioritize the tool improvement backlog.
• Evaluate tool adoption, user experience, performance, and capability gaps.

• Serve as the expert for engineering tool support, troubleshooting, and training.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure engineering teams are equipped to use tools effectively.

• Partner with engineers, product managers, designers, and senior leaders.
• Facilitate structured stakeholder feedback.
• Translate needs into requirements.
• Maintain alignment across functions.

• Identify and solve process inefficiencies.
• Implement scalable process improvements.
• Promote best practices and a culture of innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience managing technical or innovation‑focused projects.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as CAD, simulation platforms, or PM systems.
• Experience with roadmaps, schedules, and backlogs.
• Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma (preferred).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

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