Trial Project Manager

Matrix designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technological products that help keep people safe. Originally focused on the underground coal mining industry, Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally.

We are currently seeking a Trial Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of trial installation of Matrix products on new machinery and in new applications. This role will manage product trials on new machinery applications, collect sales, customer, and installation team feedback, analyze performance metrics and success criteria, and ensure a successful transition from trial install to scalable application.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in pilot testing, and the ability to collaborate across departments to drive innovation.

This position works in a team environment, preferably at our home office in Newburgh, IN, but can work at our Lexington, KY office. This is not a remote position.

This position reports to the Product Manager.

• Plan and execute trial projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines, monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define trial goals, success criteria, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, ensuring seamless communication between departments and external partners.
• Analyze trial project outcomes, provide data‑driven insights and recommendations for next steps.
• Identify risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Report project performance to leadership, summarizing key findings and proposed improvements.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and documentation to support scaling or integration of successful trial.
• 10% travel to customer and trial installation sites.

Employment Eligibility & Verification:
All applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the I‑9 form, as required by federal law. Candidates will be required to undergo an employment verification process before beginning work. We do not offer sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H‑1B, TN, or other visas) at this time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably in pilot programs, innovation initiatives, or new product testing.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

• Experience in technology, manufacturing, or other industry‑specific applications.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies is a plus.

• Daily job duties will consist of office, lab, and desk work with occasional field testing required.
• Candidate may be required to work underground, but on an infrequent basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near large moving machinery.
• Customer operations may contain airborne particles and allergens.
• Matrix employees are furnished and required to wear safety gear such as hard hats, steel toe shoes, reflective clothing, earplugs, and safety glasses.
• Occasional travel and ability to work various shifts as required by customer.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, or crouch. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing