Design Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, & Industrial Components (SIC) business. The projects include new product introduction, brand label, and co‑developed products, all of which use an Agile framework in their development process. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other resources needed to deliver a successful product.

The Project Manager will plan and manage the project schedules, monitor the project budget, and support the team through risk mitigation to ensure the project is a success.

This role reports to the Sr. Manager, PMO, and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• You will be responsible for managing project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, and managing finances for product development projects.
• You will lead teams comprised of cross‑functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design, which includes manufacturing, sourcing, and quality.
• You will support the Agile framework that each of your projects operates under.
• You will monitor the project timeline, key milestones, and budget.
• You will identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues to various stakeholder groups.
• You have the basic understanding of the software, firmware, mechanical, electrical, and hardware engineering disciplines needed for planning and risk mitigation discussions within projects.
• You will report to business management and senior management on progress while ensuring the project commitments are achieved.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Relevant Field
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Typically requires a minimum 5+ Years of experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management certificate or PMP certification.
• Experience with and/or certification in one or more agile methodologies, e.g., certified scrum master
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Experience planning projects with Project applications (i.e., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Experience with Atlassian suite of applications:
  Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence
• Experience with standardized Product Development processes, including use of stage gating.
• Demonstrated project experience with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Project Management and Engineering;
Industries:
Automation Machinery Manufacturing