Product Development Project Lead (NPD & VE)

Oldcastle APG; Absecon (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range $100,000–$140,000

Annual bonus eligible

401(k) / retirement savings

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oldcastle APG is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional efforts affecting product cost, quality, and time-to-market. You will drive new product development and value engineering, coordinating with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

The role requires strong execution discipline, stakeholder alignment, and the ability to deliver measurable business outcomes. This onsite position supports Galloway, NJ or Bulls Gap, TN plants when not traveling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations or related field.
• PM certifications preferred (PMP or CAPM).
• 3+ years of project management in product development or manufacturing.
• Proven PM and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet or Jira.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects impacting cost, quality and time-to-market.
• Build and maintain detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation across teams.
• Deliver executive updates and decision-ready presentations.
• Drive Stage-Gate process for NPD initiatives.

Skills

PMP certification

CAPM certification

Project management

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Analytical skills

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oldcastle APG is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional efforts affecting product cost, quality, and time-to-market. You will drive new product development and value engineering, coordinating with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

The role requires strong execution discipline, stakeholder alignment, and the ability to deliver measurable business outcomes. This onsite position supports Galloway, NJ or Bulls Gap, TN plants when not traveling.