Project Design Manager Level 3

Up to $48.75 per hour Milwaukee, WI Onsite

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53204 (Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Duration: 12 months - possibility for extension

Pay Rate: $48.75/hr - W2

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation/sick leave, 401k

The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, and 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.

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 include manufacturing, sourcing, and quality.

• You will support the Agile framework that 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 of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.

• At least 8 years of experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive alignment toward shared objectives.

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.