NPD Project Manager, Air Cooling Innovations

Paycom - ATS; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradian is seeking a talented NPD Project Manager – Air Cooling Technologies in Maple Grove, MN. You will lead cross-functional teams from concept through launch, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while aligning with Gradian’s engineering standards.

You’ll own the full lifecycle, collaborate with PMO for governance, and drive continuous improvement in the NPD process to meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or related engineering field; equivalent experience acceptable.
• PMP certification or formal project management education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive project management experience, including NPD/product development in manufacturing/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional NPD projects for new air-cooling technology from concept through commercialization.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, schedules, resources, risks, and budgets.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Marketing.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Gradian is seeking a talented NPD Project Manager – Air Cooling Technologies in Maple Grove, MN. You will lead cross-functional teams from concept through launch, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while aligning with Gradian’s engineering standards.

You’ll own the full lifecycle, collaborate with PMO for governance, and drive continuous improvement in the NPD process to meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.