Product Introduction Project Manager

New Product Introduction Project Manager Compensation

$120,000 - $135,000 base salary + 10% bonus.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match (6%), Tuition reimbursement, 3 weeks PTO. Benefits start on the first day of the month following hire.

Lead end-to-end product development projects, from concept through production validation to commercialization, in partnership with Product Management, Technical, and Operations.

Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and capital requirements, ensuring adherence to performance, cost, and time targets.

Translate technical requirements into actionable project tasks, milestones, and deliverables.

Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Facilitate design reviews, stage-gate approvals, and technical working sessions to maintain alignment and progress.

Ensure on-time delivery of prototype builds, testing, and validation activities in line with development requirements for each project.

Support manufacturing readiness, including process development, tooling, PFMEAs, and initial production builds.

Maintain transparent communication, providing regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

Ensure the processing and timely delivery of the Technical organization’s deliverables like BOMs, drawings, test reports, and change management records (ECR/ECN).

Champion development process improvements and methods to parallel path, driving product development at an accelerated pace to keep up with a fast-evolving end market.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required.

8+ years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.

Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).

Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.

PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification.

Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer.

Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).

Global work experience and perspective.

Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities.

Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence.