Engineering Project Manager

Micro Control Company; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micro Control Company in Arden Hills, MN seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with procedures, scope, budgets and timelines. You will plan, track milestones, manage resources and risks, mentor teams, and deliver clear updates to stakeholders.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering (or equivalent), five years in PM/engineering, and proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Jira; occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management or project engineering including cross-functional technical projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects of moderate to high complexity
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools including MS Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project plans with goals, scope, deliverables, timelines and budgets
• Establish KPIs and success metrics to monitor performance
• Mentor and influence cross-functional teams
• Coordinate resources and capacity to support timelines
• Track progress, manage changes, and ensure timely completion
• Provide clear, concise, date-driven updates to leadership including risk assessments and recommendations
• Promote quality assurance and proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Projects

Excel

PowerPoint

Jira

ERP systems

Job description

This position is anchored within our Project Management Department, reports to our Senior Engineering Project Manager, and operates under limited supervision and is responsible for leading complex cross-functional projects from initiation through completion. The role drives strategic execution while ensuring alignment with company's development procedures, scope, budgetary constraints, and established timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Lead the development of comprehensive project plans, goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgets. and timelines to ensure all aspects of the project are strategically aligned and executed. Establish KPIs and success metrics to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead, mentor and influence cross-functional teams by assigning responsibilities, facilitating meetings, and fostering a collaborative environment that maximizes individual and collective strengths. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strategize and adapt plans in response to evolving requirements.
• Resource Management: Liaise with functional and site leadership to synchronize internal resources and capacity, ensuring optimal support for project timelines and delivery commitments.
• Execution & Monitoring: Implement project plans effectively, track progress diligently, manage changes proactively, and ensure timely completion of tasks while optimizing cost and resource allocation. Drive execution of medium to high-complexity projects, ensuring adherence to company processes and governance standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, including customers. Deliver clear, concise and date-driven project updates, risk assessments and strategic recommendations to leadership. Coordinate and lead site visits and technical reviews.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential project risks and issues, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies, corrective actions, and preventive measures to minimize impact and ensure project integrity.
• Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards of quality throughout the project lifecycle and ensure proper documentation of processes and outcomes to support transparency and knowledge sharing. Promote best practice and continuous improvement methodologies across teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management or project engineering including experience leading cross-functional technical projects.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools including MS projects, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, etc.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while driving collaboration across diverse teams.
• Must be willing to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Project Management Professional (PMP) processes and methodologies.
• Technical expertise in the development and manufacturing of electronic devices.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts, project status, and risks effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to periodically stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, and reach across all planes.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, 0 - 10% of time.

**The provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Final offers are based on various factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and other job-related criteria.