Design Project Manager

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting company is seeking a Project Manager for new product development projects in Milwaukee. The role involves planning, executing, and managing projects, collaborating with various teams, and using Agile methodologies to ensure success. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in an engineering-focused environment. This position offers a contract employment type with opportunities in the Automation Machinery Manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Project Management certificate or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning and execution activities.
• Lead cross-functional resource teams for new product design.
• Support Agile framework in project operations.
• Monitor project timeline, milestones, and budget.
• Identify and communicate project risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, & Industrial Components (SIC) business. The projects include new product introduction, brand label, and co‑developed products, all of which use an Agile framework in their development process. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other resources needed to deliver a successful product. The Project Manager will plan and manage the project schedules, monitor the project budget, and support the team through risk mitigation to ensure the project is a success.

This role reports to the Sr. Manager, PMO, and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Your Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for managing project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, and managing finances for product development projects.
• You will lead teams comprised of cross‑functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design, which includes manufacturing, sourcing, and quality.
• You will support the Agile framework that each of your projects operates under.
• You will monitor the project timeline, key milestones, and budget.
• You will identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues to various stakeholder groups.
• You have the basic understanding of the software, firmware, mechanical, electrical, and hardware engineering disciplines needed for planning and risk mitigation discussions within projects.
• You will report to business management and senior management on progress while ensuring the project commitments are achieved.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Relevant Field
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Typically requires a minimum 5+ Years of experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management certificate or PMP certification.
• Experience with and/or certification in one or more agile methodologies, e.g., certified scrum master
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Experience planning projects with Project applications (i.e., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Experience with Atlassian suite of applications: Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence
• Experience with standardized Product Development processes, including use of stage gating.
• Demonstrated project experience with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Project Management and Engineering; Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing