NPI Project Manager for HVAC Innovation (Hybrid)

Yellowstone Local; Hickory (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and careerAdv

Job summary

MRCOOL is seeking a senior project manager to lead end-to-end New Product Introduction projects for HVAC equipment and accessories. You will develop detailed plans, coordinate stage-gate reviews, and liaise with offshore manufacturing partners to ensure timely tooling, prototyping, and production timelines.

You will collaborate with engineering, sourcing, regulatory, marketing, and sales teams to drive launch readiness, maintain documentation, and manage risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in product development, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Proven success managing complex, cross-functional projects from concept through commercial launch.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including PMP, Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Experience coordinating with offshore manufacturing partners, particularly in China or Southeast Asia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using project management software such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects at different stages and keep timelines on track.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through commercial launch for HVAC equipment and accessories.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and risk registers.
• Coordinate stage-gate reviews across engineering, sourcing, procurement, quality, regulatory, sales, and marketing teams.
• Manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and ensure project documentation remains accurate and accessible.
• Serve as the primary liaison with overseas manufacturing partners, primarily in China, coordinating tooling, prototypes, sample approvals, and production timelines.
• Partner with procurement and distribution teams to align sourcing schedules, inventory planning, and product launch timelines.
• Track prototype and pre-production samples through testing and validation.
• Prepare and present project updates covering timelines, budgets, risks, and launch readiness to R&D leadership and executive management.
• Maintain project visibility through project management software such as Asana or Monday.com.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

MRCOOL is seeking a senior project manager to lead end-to-end New Product Introduction projects for HVAC equipment and accessories. You will develop detailed plans, coordinate stage-gate reviews, and liaise with offshore manufacturing partners to ensure timely tooling, prototyping, and production timelines.

You will collaborate with engineering, sourcing, regulatory, marketing, and sales teams to drive launch readiness, maintain documentation, and manage risks.