NPI Project Manager — Fast-Track Hardware Development

The Judge Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD

LTD

401k match (6%)

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a New Product Introduction Project Manager in Denver, CO to lead end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization. You will partner with Product Management, Technical, and Operations to deliver on-time, within cost, and with aligned quality metrics.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 8+ years of technical project management experience, and proficiency with Waterfall/Agile approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.
• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification.
• Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer.
• Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Global work experience and perspective.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development projects, from concept through production validation to commercialization, in partnership with Product Management, Technical, and Operations.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and capital requirements, ensuring adherence to performance, cost, and time targets.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable project tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Facilitate design reviews, stage-gate approvals, and technical working sessions to maintain alignment and progress.
• Ensure on-time delivery of prototype builds, testing, and validation activities in line with development requirements for each project.
• Support manufacturing readiness, including process development, tooling, PFMEAs, and initial production builds.
• Maintain transparent communication, providing regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Ensure the processing and timely delivery of the Technical organization’s deliverables like BOMs, drawings, test reports, and change management records (ECR/ECN).
• Champion development process improvements and methods to parallel path, driving product development at an accelerated pace to keep up with a fast-evolving end market.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Hybrid/Waterfall/Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

PM Certification (PMP/Agile)

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Engineering documentation

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a New Product Introduction Project Manager in Denver, CO to lead end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization. You will partner with Product Management, Technical, and Operations to deliver on-time, within cost, and with aligned quality metrics.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 8+ years of technical project management experience, and proficiency with Waterfall/Agile approaches.