Air-Cooling NPD Project Manager

Gradian Thermal Solutions; Osseo (MN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Short-term and long-term disability

401k matching

HSA, FSA, Dependent Care plans

Résumé du poste

Gradian is seeking an experienced NPD Project Manager – Air Cooling to lead full lifecycle development from concept to launch. You will coordinate Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while aligning with Gradian's engineering standards and strategic goals.

The role requires 5+ years of project management experience, PMP or equivalent certification, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent formal project management education, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive project management experience, including at least 3 years leading NPD or product development projects in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of stage-gate product development processes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead cross-functional NPD projects for new air-cooling technology from concept through commercialization, using a structured stage-gate or agile development process.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and budget forecasts.
• Drive project execution by coordinating activities across Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Marketing.
• Monitor project performance against plan; proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and elevate blockers as appropriate.
• Conduct regular project status reviews with stakeholders and present updates to Advanced Development leadership.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Cross-functional leadership

Stage-gate / Agile development

Ownership & on-time delivery

Stakeholder management

Formation

PM certification (PMP) or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

PLM/ERP systems

Description du poste

Gradian is seeking an experienced NPD Project Manager – Air Cooling to lead full lifecycle development from concept to launch. You will coordinate Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while aligning with Gradian's engineering standards and strategic goals.

The role requires 5+ years of project management experience, PMP or equivalent certification, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.