NPD Project Lead: New Product Launch & Agile

Crane Co.; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Co. in Marion, North Carolina, is seeking a Project Manager for New Product Development to guide cross-functional teams from concept through launch, applying NPD stage-gate processes, Agile/SCRUM methodologies, and strong governance to meet scope, schedule, quality, and cost objectives.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales, develop charters and risk plans, drive milestones, and mentor teams in continuous improvement and compliance as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM concepts and project execution methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development projects from concept to commercialization and launch.
• Develop and maintain charters, schedules, risk assessments, and communication plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet milestones and governance reviews.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/SCRUM

Communication

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations Management

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Crane Co. in Marion, North Carolina, is seeking a Project Manager for New Product Development to guide cross-functional teams from concept through launch, applying NPD stage-gate processes, Agile/SCRUM methodologies, and strong governance to meet scope, schedule, quality, and cost objectives.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales, develop charters and risk plans, drive milestones, and mentor teams in continuous improvement and compliance as needed.