Sr Project Manager, Engineering

Overview

A global manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering and new product development initiatives within a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment. This role will oversee full lifecycle product development programs from early concept through validation, industrialization, and product launch.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing engineering-focused programs within manufacturing or product development environments. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring experience driving stage-gate processes, coordinating technical teams, and ensuring successful execution across engineering, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing functions.

This opportunity is based onsite in the Atlanta area.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional new product development and product launch initiatives through the full development lifecycle Manage structured product development and stage-gate processes, ensuring milestone readiness and governance alignment Coordinate efforts across engineering, R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, testing, and operations teams Develop and maintain integrated project schedules aligned to commercialization and launch targets Identify program risks related to schedule, technical execution, cost, quality, and supply chain readiness Facilitate program reviews, design reviews, launch readiness checkpoints, and executive updates Support prototype builds, validation testing, pilot production activities, and industrialization efforts Ensure alignment between product design and manufacturing capability, including DFM/DFA considerations Track and report on key program metrics related to quality, engineering maturity, timing, and launch readiness Drive issue resolution and support decision-making across technical and operational teams Support engineering change management processes, scope management, and requirements traceability Contribute to process improvement initiatives related to product development and program execution

Required Skills

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline 7+ years of experience leading engineering, product development, or New Product Introduction (NPI) programs Strong experience managing stage-gate or structured product development methodologies Background working within engineering and manufacturing environments Understanding of product development lifecycles, validation processes, and industrialization activities Experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams Ability to manage complex technical programs with multiple dependencies and stakeholders Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills Experience facilitating project governance, risk management, and executive reporting

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification Experience working within Agile or hybrid project delivery environments Exposure to manufacturing ramp-up, pilot builds, or commercialization initiatives Familiarity with engineering change processes and launch readiness activities

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume for confidential consideration. If you have experience leading engineering-driven product development programs within manufacturing or technical environments, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you further about this opportunity.