Program Manager

Edge Staffing; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A staffing firm in Boston seeks a Program Manager for an associate-level role to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of New Product Development. The role involves collaboration with engineering, operations, and marketing to deliver high-quality products on time. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, experience in program management, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work three days a week, ideal for an action-oriented individual capable of leading teams without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management or product development.
• Background in consumer goods or regulated product environments strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new consumer products.
• Own program planning and execution across the full product lifecycle.
• Track and report on program KPIs.
• Partner with internal teams for go-to-market readiness and commercialization.
• Track and report program KPIs for data-driven decisions.
• Identify and mitigate risks; maintain program velocity.
• Bridge global and local teams to ensure alignment and execution.

Skills

Cross-functional team leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management tools proficiency

Data-driven decision making

Leadership without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical, or business-related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Work Schedule: Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week)

Overview

One behalf of our client in the greater Boston area, we are seeking multiple Program Managers, associate level to more senior, to own and drive the end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, guiding products from early concept through launch and eventual end-of-life.

These roles partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and at a high level of quality.

The Program Manager serves as the connective link across engineering, operations, marketing, and commercial teams—aligning stakeholders, managing risk, and maintaining momentum in a fast-paced product development environment. This is an individual contributor role ideal for someone who leads through influence and thrives in dynamic, execution-focused settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new consumer products from concept to market
• Own program planning and execution across the full product lifecycle
• Develop and manage timelines, milestones, resources, risks, and dependencies
• Partner with internal teams to support go-to-market readiness and commercialization
• Track and report on program KPIs to support data-driven decision making
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; escal…
• Identify resource gaps and drive solutions to maintain program velocity
• Act as a liaison between global and local teams to ensure alignment and execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business-related field preferred
• Experience in program management or product development (range flexible)
• Background in consumer goods or regulated product environments strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project or similar), Excel, and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable presenting to senior leadership
• High energy, accountable, and action-oriented mindset

Our client is ready for us to present qualified candidates! If you're interested and feel this is a potential fit for you, Apply now!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance