Project Manager - NPD
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and innovative Project Manager to lead New Product Development (NPD) initiatives from concept through launch. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage complex, global projects—ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards.
This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a cross-functional environment, aligning technical, financial, and operational goals to successfully bring new products to market.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead global, cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Marketing.
- Drive alignment across stakeholders to ensure projects meet business and customer needs.
- Facilitate core team and steering team meetings, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
- Inspire and coach high-performing teams, proactively resolving risks and conflicts.
Project Delivery
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality.
- Control scope changes by assessing cost, schedule, and resource impacts.
- Build and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking critical paths and interdependencies.
- Oversee budgets, forecast ROI, and implement corrective actions to stay on track.
- Ensure quality standards are defined, monitored, and achieved.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout execution.
- Lead Stage Gate deliverables and facilitate gate review meetings.
PMO & Continuous Improvement
- Mentor fellow Project Managers and share best practices across the organization.
- Support portfolio evaluation and new project proposal assessments.
- Drive continuous improvement and PMO maturity through process efficiency.
- Capture and apply lessons learned to strengthen future projects.
Cross-Functional & External Engagement
- Maintain strong understanding of client needs, product use cases, and market trends.
- Represent the organization externally through industry groups and thought leadership.
- Document processes, standards, and outcomes to support organizational learning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or related field.
- 8+ years of project management experience in technical product development, including new product development (NPD).
- PMP Certification preferred.
- Knowledge of lean product development, DFM/DFA/DFX, Six Sigma, PPAP, and SPC.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project (or equivalent).
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects from concept to commercialization.
- Must be able to work onsite and collaborate cross-functionally across multiple departments.
What We Offer
- Salary: $115,000–$145,000 annually (based on experience).
- Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
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