Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager to support a leading organization in high-speed connectivity and electronics manufacturing. This on-site role near Harrisburg, PA requires driving complex product development initiatives to meet schedules, budgets, and customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of project management experience in electronics, plus strong skills in engineering documentation interpretation and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
• 3+ years of project management experience in electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills in non-standard environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Control project scope, timelines and deliverables for product development programs.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional and global teams.
• Act as primary interface with Program Management, reporting on status, schedules and risks.
• Lead internal meetings to track progress and maintain schedule alignment.
• Coordinate with internal and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Communicate resource needs to sustain project timelines and mitigate delays.
• Ensure alignment with financial targets, including product costing and capital requests.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee capacity planning to meet forecasted demand.
• Establish systems for product ordering and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager to support a leading organization in the high-speed connectivity and electronics manufacturing industry on site near Harrisburg, PA. The ideal Project Manager will drive complex new product development initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer and business objectives.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• 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.

Qualifications for the Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from a four-year institution.
• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably within the connector or electronics manufacturing industry.
• 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.

Compensation for the Project Manager includes:

• Salary range: $60,000 - $100,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO