Project Manager, Operations Manager, Quality Engineering

COMPANY PROFILE

Novagard is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), and a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Novagard designs and manufactures silicone sealants, coating, lubricants, and foam for the electronics, transportation/automotive, manufacturing, industrial, construction, medical, aerospace, and military markets.

Novagard has expanded and developed distinctive product lines for over 25 years with customers through North America, Europe and Asia.

Novagard is an ISO certified 9001:2015 (QMS with Design) and IATF 16949:2016 (WMS with Design), our products meet the highest standard.

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives supporting the development, production, and commercialization of high-performance silicone and foam products. This role will drive projects across R&D, manufacturing, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery aligned with business objectives.

• Lead end-to-end project management for new product development, process improvements, and capital initiatives
• Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans

• Coordinate with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales teams
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Drive alignment on priorities, milestones, and deliverables

• Track project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and status reporting
• Identify risks and issues early and implement corrective actions
• Manage changes to scope, cost, and schedule in accordance with governance processes

• Apply PMP methodologies and best practices to standardize project execution
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
• Enhance project documentation, workflows, and reporting systems

• Ensure projects adhere to ISO and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
• Support regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance as applicable

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in manufacturing or chemical/materials environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies

• Experience in silicone, chemical, or advanced materials manufacturing
• Background working with product development or industrial processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile certification

• Strong leadership and team facilitation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Risk management and decision-making
• Results-driven with high attention to detail

• Fast-paced manufacturing and innovation-focused environment
• Collaboration with technical experts in R&D and engineering
• Opportunity to support products used in critical applications including electronics, EVs, and industrial systems

Novagard Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military and/or veteran status, genetic information, or on any basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.

Novagard Solutions will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or religious needs unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Novagard Solutions.