Project Manager, Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets.

But what sets us apart?
Our people.

We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

• Prepares project plans, schedules, and budgets by using project management tools and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to develop products from conceptualization to launch.
• Ensures that projects meet product/project specification/performance/deliverables and project timeline.
• Oversees project progress by confirming completion of various department responsibilities.
• Reports progress and project status to various levels of the organization.
• Develop reports to track and monitor key metrics and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identifies and leads initiatives for improving CPC project management systems.
• Maintain accurate information that is readily accessible and meets all ISO documentation requirements.
• Work effectively with key personnel at our global facilities as it relates to new product development and release.
• Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort.
• Assists in efforts to resolve product/project performance issues.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• Demonstrates support of CPC core values, with a highlight on entrepreneurial spirit and winning through customers.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred business, science or engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required; must be able to communicate and present effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Project management credentials preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Project management in manufacturing and new product development preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to identify critical path, communicate and instill a sense of urgency in the team.
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach toward project management, complimented by an educated and realistic business outlook.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 preferred.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems preferred.
• This role may require less than 5% of travel. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success. We’ve built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It’s not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 6x in the past 7 years, because we genuinely care about our employees’ growth, well‑being, and success.

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