Project Manager

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm seeks a Lead Talent Acquisition Recruiter to manage new product development projects in a hybrid work environment in Milwaukee, WI. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in engineering-focused project management, and a strong grasp of Agile methodologies. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and executing project timelines effectively while collaborating with engineering teams. Opportunities to grow within a respected engineering organization are available.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in an engineering-focused product development environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Authorization to work in the US (sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of new product development projects.
• Manage cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product marketing.
• Drive Agile project execution and support team ceremonies and delivery cadence.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Lead Talent Acquisition Recruiter | Senior Talent Discovery Specialist | CBAP | Driving Recruitment Success & Business Alignment

Our Client is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, helping manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency, and performance across industries. They are looking for a Project Manager to lead new product development initiatives within their Sensing, Safety, and Industrial Components business.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in engineering-driven environments, enjoys working across disciplines, and knows how to guide complex product development projects from concept through launch using Agile practices.

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of new product development projects, including new product introductions, brand label, and co-developed products
• Manage cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product marketing
• Drive Agile project execution and support team ceremonies and delivery cadence
• Own project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource coordination
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while keeping stakeholders informed
• Partner closely with engineering teams across software, firmware, mechanical, electrical, and hardware disciplines
• Provide clear, consistent project updates to business and senior leadership

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Authorization to work in the US (sponsorship not available)
• Experience managing projects in an engineering-focused product development environment
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration

Nice to have

• 5+ years of project management experience in new product development
• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• PMP, Project Management certification, and/or Agile or Scrum certification
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
• Familiarity with stage-gate product development processes
• Proven experience working with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering teams

Why this role

• Work on impactful products that shape the future of industrial automation
• Collaborate with experienced, cross-functional teams
• Hybrid work environment based in Milwaukee, WI
• Opportunity to grow within a highly respected engineering organization

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out directly to learn more.