Description
We are looking for an experienced ERP Project Manager to join a consumer products organization in Pennsylvania. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a project leader who can guide complex product development initiatives from early planning through market launch while keeping cross-functional teams aligned. The role requires strong coordination across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and external partners to deliver products that meet timeline, cost, and performance expectations.
Responsibilities:
Direct end-to-end project execution for new product initiatives, overseeing progress from initial concept through commercial release.
Build and manage comprehensive project roadmaps that define schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and follow-up actions.
Partner with teams across product management, engineering, design, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain to keep workstreams coordinated.
Work closely with domestic and international suppliers and manufacturing partners to maintain momentum and ensure on-time delivery of key outputs.
Proactively identify schedule, quality, and delivery risks, then implement practical mitigation plans to keep programs on track.
Lead project meetings, capture important decisions, and provide clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
Support supplier engagement activities including selection, tooling coordination, pilot production, and readiness for full-scale manufacturing.
Oversee development checkpoints such as design reviews, engineering changes, validation efforts, testing progress, certifications, and production ramp-up.
Monitor project performance against budget, quality, and timeline goals while contributing to stronger project governance and process improvement practices.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related technical field.
At least 7 years of experience managing projects tied to product development and manufacturing environments.
Background leading mechanical or electromechanical product programs, preferably within consumer products or consumer goods.
Solid knowledge of the full product lifecycle, from early development through volume production.
Experience collaborating with both U.S.-based and international manufacturing partners, including suppliers in Asia.
Familiarity with manufacturing methods such as injection molding, metal fabrication, tooling, assembly, and product validation.
Proven ability to handle multiple complex projects at the same time while communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar platforms; PMP certification is a plus.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 03710-0013469442
- Posted 3 days ago
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