NPD Project Manager

Binks US LLC; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Binks US LLC in Shoreview, MN is seeking an NPD Project Manager to lead new product development from conception through completion. This full-time role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages scope, schedule and budget, and ensures regulatory and engineering standards are met.

The role focuses on planning, estimation, risk management, and clear communication with stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related technical field.
• 3+ years in program or project management within R&D or engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Understanding of the R&D lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• PM tools experience, e.g., MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to deliver new products.
• Define scope, deliverables and milestones with stakeholders and Product Managers.
• Manage multiple R&D projects, ensuring schedule, scope and budget adherence.
• Facilitate meetings, track progress, and mitigate risks or bottlenecks.
• Ensure resource allocation aligns with project needs and priorities.
• Provide regular updates, status reports, and presentations to stakeholders.
• Foster cross-department collaboration within project teams.
• Monitor costs and ensure financial accountability.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to project success.
• Support continuous improvement by analyzing outcomes and lessons learned.
• Coordinate regulatory processes and documentation for regulated markets.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

PMP certification (plus)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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NPD Project Manager

Full Time Shoreview, MN, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1384

Salary: $120,000.00 Annually

Summary: We are seeking a Project Manager that will be responsible for leading New Product Development (NPD) projects from conception through completion. This includes planning & estimation, budgeting, managing requirements, project execution, risk management, and ensuring projects meet technical, financial, and schedule objectives. The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and high-quality delivery of engineering solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to deliver new products to the market based on the Binks product roadmap for each business unit
• Define project scope, deliverables, and milestones in collaboration with technical leads and stakeholders, including Product Managers.
• Manage multiple R&D projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget, following the Binks R&D stage gate process to deliver high quality, differentiated solutions to the market.
• Facilitate project meetings, track progress, and identify and mitigate risks or bottlenecks.
• Ensure resource allocation aligns with project needs and departmental priorities.
• Provide regular project updates, status reports, and presentations to stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration across departments within each interdisciplinary project team.
• Monitor project costs and ensure financial accountability.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks to project success.
• Support continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and lessons learned.
• Ensure projects adhere to Binks global engineering standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate regulatory processes, documentation, and approvals for products sold into regulated markets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in program or project management within an R&D or engineering environment.
• Proven experience managing projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of the R&D lifecycle, from concept to commercialization.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Experience in the fluid Handling industry is a plus: paint, powder, electrostatics, and/or sealants & adhesives

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.