Manufacturing Project Manager (1146857)

The Judge Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD

LTD

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager in Denver, CO to lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of customer projects, from specification to production and post-launch support. You will own milestones, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to meet customer commitments.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering and 8–12 years of manufacturing project management experience, with PM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• 8–12 years of managing technical projects in manufacturing/engineering.
• Proficiency in Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems and engineering docs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to work on-site in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects.
• Support Sales and AEs in moving products from spec to production.
• Coordinate internal teams to achieve program goals.
• Lead customer communications and manage relationships.
• Create and manage project milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track costs and progress; report to leadership.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans; manage KPIs.
• Oversee full lifecycle from development to post-launch support.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations).

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Engineering documentation

Job description

Location: Denver, CO

Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually

Manufacturing Project Manager

Location: Denver, Colorado

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 base salary + 10% bonus.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match (6%), Tuition reimbursement, 3 weeks PTO. Benefits start on the first day of the month following hire.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, on-site position.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects following the Program Management Process.
• Support Sales and Application Engineers with bringing targeted products from specification to production – including prototype, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and closing out to on-going production.
• Support ongoing production programs with engineering or BOM changes and other related activities on an ongoing basis.
• Interface with key customers and multiple internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships.
• Ownership of the production implementation of targeted business with our customers.
• Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals.
• Act as the main point of communication between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment.
• Responsible for creating and managing program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables.
• Manage each projects deliverables, track costs, and delivery to customer commitments.
• Provide regular and concise updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements
• Serve as the primary customer contact for program execution, communication, and relationship management.
• Manage the full lifecycle of customer product programs, including development, prototyping, production launch, and post-launch support.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, costs, and risks.
• Drive successful implementation of new business opportunities and product launches.
• Support engineering changes, BOM updates, and ongoing production activities.
• Track KPIs, provide status updates to leadership, and implement process improvements.
• Identify program risks and dependencies and develop mitigation plans.

Qualifications Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required.
• 8-12 years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification
• Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer
• Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Global experience preferred