Engineering Project Manager: Lead Cross-Functional Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with Roth option

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement & Discretionary

Job summary

Micro Control Company is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex cross-functional projects from initiation through completion in our Minneapolis area facility. Anchored in the Project Management Department, you will report to the Senior Engineering Project Manager and guide strategic execution within scope, budget, and timelines.

The role emphasizes planning, team leadership, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication to deliver projects on time, within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline.
• 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 Project, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive project plans, goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgets. Establish KPIs and success metrics to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor and influence cross-functional teams by assigning responsibilities, facilitating meetings, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Liaise with functional and site leadership to synchronize internal resources and capacity.
• Implement project plans effectively, track progress diligently, manage changes proactively, and ensure timely completion of tasks while optimizing cost and resource allocation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, delivering clear, data-driven project updates, risk assessments and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Proactively identify potential project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and preventive measures.
• Uphold high standards of quality throughout the project lifecycle and document processes and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Jira

Job description

Micro Control Company is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex cross-functional projects from initiation through completion in our Minneapolis area facility. Anchored in the Project Management Department, you will report to the Senior Engineering Project Manager and guide strategic execution within scope, budget, and timelines.

The role emphasizes planning, team leadership, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication to deliver projects on time, within