Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Location: Maryland Heights

Project Coordinator

Location:

Maryland Heights, MOJob Type: Full-time, in-office

Compensation:
Starting at $65,000 annually plus 10% annual incentive opportunity. Actual starting pay will be based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications.

About the Role We are looking for a Project Coordinator to help drive product development projects from concept through production release. This role serves as the central point of coordination for schedules, communication, risk management, and project execution across multiple departments.

This position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys organization, problem solving, collaboration, and keeping complex projects moving forward. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure projects remain on track, stakeholders stay informed, and business objectives are achieved.

What You'll DoProject Coordination and Execution Coordinate new product development projects from concept through commercialization and production launch

Maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action item tracking

Monitor project progress and identify schedule risks, resource constraints, and potential delays

Support project planning activities, timeline development, and project reporting

Help ensure projects stay aligned with business objectives and development requirements

Risk Management and Issue Resolution Facilitate project risk identification and assessment activities

Develop and track risk mitigation plans with cross functional teams

Monitor projects for emerging issues and ensure timely escalation when needed

Maintain project health metrics and escalation triggers

Help teams proactively address challenges before they impact project success

Communication and Stakeholder Management Facilitate project meetings and document key decisions and action items

Prepare and distribute project status reports and dashboards

Ensure stakeholders understand project status, priorities, risks, and key decisions

Provide visibility into project progress and performance metrics

Support alignment across departments and project teams

Process Improvement and Governance Support stage gate and product development processes

Lead gate review activities for product development projects

Maintain project documentation, records, and change logs

Help improve project management standards, tools, and best practices

Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

Cross Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and other teams

Coordinate activities across multiple functions to support successful project delivery

Support design reviews, production readiness activities, and development milestones

Help ensure teams have the information and resources needed to execute effectively

Travel

Minimal travel may be required occasionally

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Project Management, or a related field5 or more years of experience coordinating projects in a product development, engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment

Experience managing project schedules, milestones, and cross functional activities

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience identifying project risks and supporting issue resolution

Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure Dev Ops, and Microsoft 365

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and follow through

Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions

Preferred

Experience supporting new product development or stage gate development processes

Familiarity with manufacturing operations and production launches

Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies including FMEA and risk registersCAPM, PMP, or similar project management certification

Engineering or technical product development experience

Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer

Ability to occasionally work in laboratory and manufacturing environments

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed

Occasional travel may require air and ground transportation

Why Join UsPlay a key role in bringing new products to market

Work closely with cross-functional teams across the organization

Help improve project execution and product development processes

Gain visibility into strategic…