Manufacturing Project Manager: Launch & Delivery

Kelvion Products; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Products in Knoxville, TN seeks a Project Manager to oversee the successful implementation and launch of customer projects, supporting the Sr. Customer Project Manager.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, review project plans, track timelines and budgets, and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the lifecycle. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a PM certification, and 7+ years of project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, quality engineering, science, or logistics, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP).
• 7+ years PM or similar role; PMP or related cert or 5 years PMO leadership.
• Proven experience in project management, quality, manufacturing and in securing vendor contracts.
• Strong analytic skills to understand business needs; excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and launch of customer projects, supporting Sr. Customer Project Manager.
• Coordinate with teams on timelines, budgets, KPI, and other key project elements.
• Attend and lead meetings with multiple departments.
• Establish lessons learned and review with all departments to prevent repeats.
• Motivate the team and resolve conflicts.
• Manage risks and report to Sr. CPM.
• Build strong relationships with internal personnel and external communication as directed.
• Learn quickly and apply new technologies.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in management, quality engineering, science, or logistics

Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelvion Products in Knoxville, TN seeks a Project Manager to oversee the successful implementation and launch of customer projects, supporting the Sr. Customer Project Manager.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, review project plans, track timelines and budgets, and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the lifecycle. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a PM certification, and 7+ years of project management experience.