Project Manager

Tangent; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangent in Illinois seeks a Project Manager to plan, execute, and monitor multiple initiatives across functions. You will liaise with stakeholders, translate complex engineering and manufacturing needs into actionable plans, and drive projects to on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have strong PM fundamentals, problem-solving and communication skills, and 1–3 years in manufacturing or project management. This role offers growth opportunities and exposure to NPD and PMO governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field with business or PM exposure
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, project management or related fields is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects through planning, execution, and delivery
• Lead NPD projects through early concept development, engineering phases, testing, and product launch
• Assist with analysis and business intelligence activities related to new product introductions
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and resource coordination
• Drive PMO governance, documentation, reporting, and project health updates
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and communication across teams
• Coordinate work across engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and marketing
• Support regulatory, quality, and manufacturing readiness for new products
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PM fundamentals

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Translate complex info

PM tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Project Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of various projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of project management principles, coupled with excellent problem-solving, analytic-thinking, and decision-making abilities. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively liaising with stakeholders and team members.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead cross-functional projects through planning, execution, and delivery
• Lead NPD projects through early concept development, engineering phases, testing, and product launch
• Assist with analysis and business intelligence activities related to new product introductions
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and resource coordination
• Drive PMO governance, documentation, reporting, and project health updates
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and communication across teams
• Coordinate work across engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and marketing
• Support regulatory, quality, and manufacturing readiness for new products
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and propose effective solutions
• Excellent decision-making abilities, with a focus on prioritization and risk management.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely
• Ability to translate complex engineering or manufacturing information into clear actions, timelines, and project requirements
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira) is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field with business or project management exposure
• 1-3 Years of previous experience or internships in manufacturing, project engineering, project management or related fields is advantageous