Project Manager
A leading engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional product development initiatives from concept through commercialization. This role is responsible for driving project execution, managing schedules and budgets, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful product launches that align with business objectives and engineering standards. The ideal candidate brings strong project management experience, technical aptitude, and the ability to lead complex programs in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead cross-functional new product development projects from concept through product launch.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Provide regular project updates and communicate status to key stakeholders and leadership.
Process & Governance
- Support and maintain structured project management methodologies and governance processes.
- Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate project reviews and milestone approvals.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on project execution and development processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the primary communication point for assigned development programs.
- Build strong relationships across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and external partners.
- Support design-for-manufacturability and operational readiness throughout product development.
- Ensure new products meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Resource & Budget Management
- Manage project budgets and track spending against approved plans.
- Coordinate resource allocation and help resolve competing priorities across project teams.
- Support forecasting and project reporting activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Technical Management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 5+ years of project management experience, including leadership of product development or engineering projects.
- Experience managing projects within manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-product environments.
- Strong knowledge of structured product development processes.
- Experience with project scheduling and project management tools.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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