New Product Development Project Manager

Ultralife Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultralife Corporation in Newark, NJ is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development and launch of new products, including lithium-ion batteries, chargers, and accessories. You will oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through manufacturing transition, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers, manage schedules and budgets, perform risk assessments, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; engineering degree preferred for technical alignment.
• Minimum 5 years in project management within manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
• Proficient with MS Project and MS Office; strong communication.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of new product development from concept to production launch.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, quality plans, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Test Engineering.
• Manage design reviews, risk assessments (DFMEA/PFMEA), validation plans.
• Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Work with customers throughout development to meet expectations.
• Support prototype builds, testing, supplier development, and manufacturing readiness.
• Drive successful transition of new products into full-scale manufacturing.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ultralife Corporation in Newark, NJ is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development and launch of new products, including lithium-ion batteries, chargers, and accessories. You will oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through manufacturing transition, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers, manage schedules and budgets, perform risk assessments, and