Engineering Project Manager – Onsite Generation

JD Ross Energy; Accord (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead cross-functional product development initiatives from concept through commercialization in New York. You will drive new product introductions, technology integration, cost optimization, and continuous product improvements while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, product development or related technical roles.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading cross-functional project teams and managing complex development programs.
• Experience managing projects through the complete product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional product development projects from concept through launch and post-launch support.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resource allocation to achieve business objectives.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to develop and deliver innovative products and customer-focused solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks while implementing effective contingency plans.
• Drive product cost optimization and lifecycle cost reduction initiatives.
• Influence strategic decisions related to sourcing, supplier selection, manufacturing, logistics, and make-versus-buy analyses.
• Facilitate collaboration across technical and business functions to ensure successful project execution.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within product development and new product introduction (NPI) processes.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices to improve future project performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide regular project status updates and communications to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead cross-functional product development initiatives from concept through commercialization. This role is responsible for driving new product introductions, technology integration, cost optimization efforts, and continuous product improvements while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality expectations. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, IT, Finance, and Marketing to bring innovative products and solutions to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional product development projects from concept through launch and post-launch support.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resource allocation to achieve business objectives.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to develop and deliver innovative products and customer-focused solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks while implementing effective contingency plans.
• Drive product cost optimization and lifecycle cost reduction initiatives.
• Influence strategic decisions related to sourcing, supplier selection, manufacturing, logistics, and make-versus-buy analyses.
• Facilitate collaboration across technical and business functions to ensure successful project execution.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within product development and new product introduction (NPI) processes.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices to improve future project performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide regular project status updates and communications to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, product development, project engineering, product management, or related technical roles.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading cross-functional project teams and managing complex development programs.
• Proven experience managing projects through the complete product development lifecycle.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience leading new product introduction (NPI) initiatives in a manufacturing or product-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes, manufacturing operations, supply chain management, quality systems, customer support, and commercial considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities, resources, timelines, and quality requirements.
• Experience translating product requirements into actionable development and execution plans.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams without direct authority.
• Strong leadership, team-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.