Project Manager

PMI-MN; Big Lake (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus program

Job summary

Manifest Technology is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead New Product Introduction programs for a high-precision medical contract manufacturer. The role coordinates customers, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing to move products from prototyping to production with clear plans, disciplined execution, and effective communication.

This hybrid in Big Lake, MN. Position is Direct Hire; 7+ years in PM/engineering in manufacturing; FDA and ISO 13485 familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 7+ years in project/program management in manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication to customers and internal teams.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for scheduling and budgeting.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations (FDA) and ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and Technical Solutions to transition new opportunities into the site.
• Lead customer interactions for programs with focus on expectations, communication, and issue resolution.
• Manage program risks, issues, quality expectations, and stakeholder communications.
• Direct and coordinate activities: schedule adherence, budget, milestones, scope changes, design-to-cost targets.
• Lead teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to successful project completion.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

MS Project

Quality systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

PROJECT MANAGER (Manufacturing)

New Product Introduction leadership for high-precision medical device manufacturing

POSITION SUMMARY

MANIFEST Technology is hiring an experienced Project Manager to support New Product Introduction programs for a high-precision medical contract manufacturer. This role serves as the central point of coordination between customers, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing, ensuring products move from prototyping to production with clear plans, disciplined execution, and effective communication. The Project Manager is the customer contact and internal leader for programs, responsible for delivering projects on time, on budget, and within agreed scope and quality requirements. This position is hybrid in Big Lake, MN.

Position Type: Direct Hire; W-2 US Citizen only; No C2C

Duration: Full-time

Location/Hours: Big Lake, MN; Hybrid

Pay Range: $95,000 – $130,000 annually; eligible for company bonus program

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Sales and Technical Solutions teams to transition new business opportunities into the appropriate site.
• Lead customer interactions for individual programs with a strong focus on expectation management, communication, and issue resolution.
• Manage project and program-level risks, issues, quality expectations, and communication across internal and customer stakeholders.
• With limited oversight, direct and coordinate program activities including schedule adherence, program budget, milestones, scope changes, and design-to-cost targets.
• Lead personnel responsible for specific functions throughout the program life cycle and guide successful project completion through collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Partner with departments to align resource requirements, project expectations, timing, and deliverables.
• Assist with NPI transition and production ramp plans, partnering with Operations to ensure equipment, staffing, quality requirements, production quantities, and costing expectations are aligned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in project or program management, engineering, operations, or NPI within a manufacturing environment; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey business and technical concepts clearly to customers and internal technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams and projects while meeting stakeholder needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs, including Microsoft Project to develop schedules, allocate resources, and establish program budgets.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and quality standards, including FDA guidelines and ISO 13485.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to multi-task across several development activities.
• Ability to travel between our client’s sites as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with account management or sales.
• Experience in a precision machine shop environment.
• PMP certification.
• Master’s degree, MBA, or other advanced degree.