NPD Project Manager II — Lead Product Launches

Nidec Motor Corporation; Arkansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Arkansas seeks an experienced Project Manager II to lead New Product Development projects from concept through launch. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities include guiding complex NPD initiatives, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables, and facilitating reviews with stakeholders. PMP is preferred; Agile experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Lead complex NPD projects from planning through product launch.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with New Product Development projects.
• Travel up to 15% is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex NPD projects from planning through product launch.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and others.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project reviews and status reporting.
• Identify and resolve challenges to ensure successful execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation in Arkansas seeks an experienced Project Manager II to lead New Product Development projects from concept through launch. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities include guiding complex NPD initiatives, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables, and facilitating reviews with stakeholders. PMP is preferred; Agile experience is a plus.