Project Manager

New Product Development Project Manager

Lead and manage new product development projects

Work schedule: 4 days in office and 1 day remote

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the strategic business management team to develop, finalize, and document project requirements, scope, and budget.
• Work with functional leaders and key stakeholders to allocate resources and form project teams.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and create project schedules.
• Lead and present project plans for gate review approvals.

Project Execution:

• Lead cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects using project management methodologies and the product development process (PDP).
• Hold team members accountable for delivering per plan.
• Actively manage scope changes, project budgets, and project risks, seeking leadership input as needed.
• Present frequent updates to leadership and key stakeholders on project progress and seek approvals during gate reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation and data using project repositories and portfolio tools. Help maintain the project dashboard to communicate project status.

Process Improvement:

• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Assist in implementing process changes and train cross-functional teams as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• BS degree
• +5 years of related project management experience, ideally in a manufacturing industry
• Experience working on a new product development project as a team member or project manager.
• Experience leading complex development projects
• Experience working with distributed, global and remote teams
• Travel ~ 20% (domestic/international)

Preferred skills:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline
• MBA and/or PMP Certification
• Proven leadership abilities with a talent for addressing program-specific issues and achieving goals.
• Exceptional communication skills: verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Competent in navigating a matrix organization and adept at negotiation and consensus-building.
• Takes full responsibility and ownership for project execution, problem solving and ensuring successful completion.
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders and management.
• Ability to lead project teams independently with minimum supervision.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Planview.
• Background in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits Starting from Day 1:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)
• Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources
• Educational Assistance Program
• Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Work Location: Kalamazoo, MI