Job Description: Project Manager Level 3 – Product Development
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Contract Duration: November 2, 2026 – October 29, 2027
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
Travel Requirement: Up to 25%
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate new product development projects within an engineering-focused environment. The role involves managing New Product Introduction (NPI), brand-label products, and co-developed product initiatives using Agile methodologies.
The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality, to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and according to business requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience in product development, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a solid understanding of engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project planning, execution, and delivery for new product development initiatives.
Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product marketing.
Support Agile project management practices and facilitate collaboration across project teams.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation plans.
Communicate project status, risks, issues, and key milestones to stakeholders and senior management.
Ensure project commitments and business objectives are achieved within established timelines.
Support the development and implementation of new product designs and engineering solutions.
Coordinate project activities involving software, firmware, mechanical, electrical, and hardware engineering teams.
Apply standardized product development processes, including stage-gate methodologies.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment across project teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate engineering and product development activities.
Legal authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Approximately 8 years of relevant project management experience.
Experience managing projects in an engineering-focused product development environment.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
PMP certification or another recognized project management certification.
Experience with Agile methodologies; Certified Scrum Master certification is a plus.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.
Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence.
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and standardized product development processes.
Familiarity with stage-gate product development methodologies.
Demonstrated experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, firmware, hardware, or software engineering projects.
Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
