Junior Project Manager: Global NPI & Operations

Ultimate Staffing; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to lead end-to-end initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing and supply chain setting. You will coordinate with customers, internal teams, and Asia manufacturing partners to ensure timely, on-budget deliveries and robust documentation.

Responsibilities include managing NPI activities, tracking progress, and generating status updates for leadership and clients.

Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; advanced skills preferred.
• Ability to translate complex project data into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end from kickoff through completion, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from RFQ Award through manufacturing and production readiness.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Identify project risks, monitor progress, and support mitigation planning to ensure successful execution.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor project progress across cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and present project status updates and reports to sales, account management, leadership, and customers.
• File and maintain drawings and project documentation in designated systems.
• Act as a primary liaison between customers, internal teams, and Asia manufacturing partners.
• Review incoming information, drawings, and documentation; request clarification or additional details as needed.
• Review and process information from Asia teams prior to release to management or customers.
• Attend or lead customer meetings to provide project updates and document action items and meeting notes.
• Ensure internal project workflows and company processes are consistently followed.
• Create, maintain, and improve project trackers to support visibility, accountability, and execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, process mapping, and workflow optimization.
• Propose and support process improvements related to project tracking, communication, and execution.
• Utilize spreadsheets, dashboards, and databases to organize and analyze project data.
• Support automation and standardization of project tracking and reporting processes.
• Maintain accurate, organized records and documentation in SharePoint and related systems.
• Perform initial reviews of vendor quotations to identify missing or inconsistent information.
• Support project-related financial analysis, including costing, tooling investments, and supplier quotations.
• Generate internal worksheets and customer quotes for review and approval.
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Manufacturing/SC experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP (NetSuite)

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to lead end-to-end initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing and supply chain setting. You will coordinate with customers, internal teams, and Asia manufacturing partners to ensure timely, on-budget deliveries and robust documentation.

Responsibilities include managing NPI activities, tracking progress, and generating status updates for leadership and clients.