NPD Project Lead: Engineering & Cross-Functional Delivery

Jobtailor; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead product development efforts from initiation through closure. You will drive cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver on schedule and within scope.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineering project leadership, strong planning and communication skills, and a Bachelor’s in Engineering. PMP or equivalent certification is preferred and supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with leading tasks/workstreams in product development.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Clear concise communication abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to pursue PMP or similar certification (support provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all NPD phases from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, and logs.
• Prepare and present at each gate meeting.
• Form and lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, and more.
• Track progress against constraints and escalate risks when needed.
• Communicate with stakeholders from executives to project teams; bridge tech and business.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead product development efforts from initiation through closure. You will drive cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver on schedule and within scope.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineering project leadership, strong planning and communication skills, and a Bachelor’s in Engineering. PMP or equivalent certification is preferred and supported.