NPD Project Manager - Electronics Manufacturing

ZP Group; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager to support a leading organization in high-speed connectivity and electronics manufacturing, on site near Harrisburg, PA. The role drives complex new product development initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer and business objectives.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional and global teams, manage scope, schedules, risks, and costs, and apply DFM principles across the product lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from a four-year institution.
• 3+ years of project management experience in electronics or connectors.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong analytical skills for problem solving in low-standardization environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with global teams across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of product development programs.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional and global project teams.
• Serve as primary communication interface with Program Management on status, schedules, and risks.
• Plan and lead internal meetings to track progress and maintain schedule alignment.
• Collaborate with internal and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Communicate resource needs to maintain timelines and mitigate delays.
• Align projects with financial targets including cost, capital requests, and scope.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles throughout development lifecycle.
• Oversee capacity planning to meet forecasted demand.
• Establish systems for product ordering and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Project management

Technical reading

Analytical skills

PM tools

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

PM software/tools

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager to support a leading organization in high-speed connectivity and electronics manufacturing, on site near Harrisburg, PA. The role drives complex new product development initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer and business objectives.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional and global teams, manage scope, schedules, risks, and costs, and apply DFM principles across the product lifecycle