Onsite Project Manager: High-Speed Electronics NPD

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

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 PM will drive complex new product development initiatives to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with customer and business goals.

The role requires strong technical leadership across cross-functional teams, rigorous scheduling, risk management, and close collaboration with suppliers to support manufacturing readiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from a four-year institution.
• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably within connector or electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems 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, objectives, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of product development programs.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional and global project teams throughout all phases of development.
• Serve as the primary communication interface with Program Management, providing updates on project status, schedules, and risks.
• Plan and lead internal meetings to track project progress, assign action items, and maintain schedule alignment.
• Collaborate with internal and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of key project components.
• Communicate resource needs proactively to maintain project timelines and mitigate delays.
• Ensure projects align with financial targets, including capital requests, product costing, and scope management.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Oversee capacity planning to ensure supply capabilities meet forecasted demand.
• Establish systems and processes required for product ordering and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Project management

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

PM tools/software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

PM tools/software

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 PM will drive complex new product development initiatives to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with customer and business goals.

The role requires strong technical leadership across cross-functional teams, rigorous scheduling, risk management, and close collaboration with suppliers to support manufacturing readiness and