Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

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SALARY INDIRECT Professional Black Creek, GA, US

Project Manager

At Daniel Defense,
Only the Best Build the Best…

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to Honor God. Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager specializing in New Product Development to join our dynamic team in the firearms industry. This role is pivotal in driving innovation and overseeing the development of new products from concept through commercialization. As a Technical Project Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects adhere to stage-gate processes, delivering high-quality products that meet market demands.

As the Project Manager,you will be responsible for the functions outlined below:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Manage internal and external resources to establish and achieve project specifications / goals (On-Time, On-Spec, and On-Cost)
• Establish and maintain key stakeholder alignment on project goals and product objectives.
• Assist product development teams responsible for introducing new products for release as well as major updates to existing products.
• Create and track effective risk management and mitigation plans
• Lead scope and requirements management, including appropriate tradeoff analysis
• Develop and track comprehensive plans and communicate status to all levels of the organization
• Track and maintain project budget and product cost estimates
• Create and track key performance indicators
• Maintain oversight of robust processes and controls to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and standards
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment within an integrated product team (IPT), promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors (Project timeline, cost, etc.) – travel required
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Maintain clear understanding of market trends and assist engineering, sales, and marketing in identifying new project opportunities.
• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Provides adequate support, training and development to team members to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Statistics, Project Management, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Previous Technical, Manufacturing and/or Design Project Management experience, specifically in new product development.
• In-depth understanding and practical experience with stage-gate processes and methodologies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate understanding of product requirements management
• Excel…