Project Manager

Job Summary: Responsible for supporting the management of multiple projects from business award through 60 days after launch. Works with cross-functional teams to help ensure progress aligns with customer expectations related to timing, cost, and quality. Contributes to internal and external communication efforts.Essential Duties, Responsibilities And Job RequirementsServe as a key contributor and point of contact supporting product development and launch for customer and internally driven programs/projects/productsAssist in driving program planning activities, goal definition, and coordination with stakeholdersCoordinate with internal teams and suppliers (marketing, finance, sales, engineering, operations, etc.) to support alignment on program requirementsSupport Project Team activities including planning new program launches; developing and maintaining project schedules with key milestones; helping define functional deliverables; and communicating plans, schedules, and updatesDevelop an understanding of customer requirements and support communication to the team to help ensure expectations are metProvide scheduling support for assigned projects/programsAssist in coordinating programs from prototype through delivery phasesParticipate in customer communication during development and early production phases, ensuring clear and timely updatesTrack and report program progress internally and, as needed, externallyMonitor timing and raise concerns regarding potential delays or cost impactsSupport communication of customer requirements across internal teams to ensure alignmentAssist with cost reduction initiatives by supporting project identification and execution effortsMonitor project costs and support budget tracking activitiesAssist with tracking tooling, testing, certification, and engineering-related chargesHelp identify program risks and support development of mitigation plansParticipate in project meetings to support task assignment, tracking, and follow-up as projects progress through phasesSkills/Experience Required4-year degree in engineering, engineering technologies, business, or related field or equivalent experience1–5 years of experience in program management, project coordination, product development, engineering, or manufacturingStrong data analysis and problem-solving skillsAbility to support multiple programs/projects and manage competing prioritiesMechanical aptitude preferredBasic understanding of ISO 9000 or similar quality systems