Global NPI Project Leader, Data Center Cooling

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

3 weeks paid vacation + 11 holidays +

8 sick days

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Denver, CO is seeking a Global Project Manager, New Product Introduction for liquid cooling data centers. You will lead end-to-end product development with Product Management, Technical, and Operations to bring new products from concept to production.

The role requires 8+ years of technical project leadership, familiarity with PLM/ERP, and strong communication skills. Office-based in Denver or Englewood with collaborative, fast-paced teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years managing technical projects in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Proficient in Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid PM approaches.
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced technical environments with multiple priorities.
• Willing to work in office in Denver/Englewood, CO.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept through production validation to commercialization, in partnership with Product Management, Technical, and Operations.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and capital requirements.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable project tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Facilitate design reviews, stage-gate approvals, and technical working sessions to maintain alignment and progress.
• Ensure on-time delivery of prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
• Support manufacturing readiness, including process development, tooling, PFMEAs, and initial production builds.
• Maintain transparent communication, providing regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Ensure the processing and timely delivery of BOMs, drawings, test reports, and change management records (ECR/ECN).
• Champion development process improvements to accelerate product development for data centers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

PLM

ERP systems

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM

ERP systems

Job description

Gates Corporation in Denver, CO is seeking a Global Project Manager, New Product Introduction for liquid cooling data centers. You will lead end-to-end product development with Product Management, Technical, and Operations to bring new products from concept to production.

The role requires 8+ years of technical project leadership, familiarity with PLM/ERP, and strong communication skills. Office-based in Denver or Englewood with collaborative, fast-paced teams.