Project Manager

PDS Tech, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional manufacturing projects from concept to delivery. You will coordinate engineering, production, planning, purchasing, logistics, installation, and customer teams to ensure on-time, on-budget results of the highest quality.

You will drive project plans, milestones, and risk management, keeping stakeholders informed with clear communications and status updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Project Management, Account Management, Business Communications or related role.
• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, inventory management, warehouse operations, or production control.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial concept through final delivery, ensuring successful execution at every stage.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as the primary communication hub between account teams, production, planning, purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, and installation.
• Monitor milestones, identify risks, remove roadblocks, and implement solutions to stay on track.
• Manage client and stakeholder expectations through clear communication, status updates, and meetings.
• Track project budgets, monitor costs against PO, and support financial reconciliation.
• Manage scope changes and communicate schedule and financial impacts.
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and safety compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

Lead Projects That Build What's Next. Drive Success in Advanced Manufacturing with PDS Tech Commercial

Location: Minneapolis, MN | Schedule: 1st shift, 8am to 5pm | Starting Pay: $35/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an innovative company known for creating standout brand experiences to hire a dynamic Project Manager who excels at bringing people, processes, and projects together. If you're someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and keeps teams aligned from concept to completion, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you'll lead cross-functional projects in a design-to-build manufacturing environment, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You'll serve as the central point of coordination across engineering, production, planning, purchasing, logistics, installation, and customer teams—keeping everyone focused on a shared goal.

What You’ll Do

• Lead projects from initial concept through final delivery, ensuring successful execution at every stage.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as the primary communication hub between account teams, production, planning, purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, and installation.
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, remove roadblocks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Manage client and stakeholder expectations through clear communication, status updates, and project meetings.
• Track project budgets, monitor costs against approved purchase orders, and support financial reconciliation at project completion.
• Manage project scope changes, ensuring schedule and financial impacts are communicated to internal teams and customers.
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to workplace safety policies.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Project Management, Account Management, Business Communications, or a related role.
• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, inventory management, warehouse operations, or production control.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and MRP systems.
• Strategic thinker with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in a design-to-build manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, logistics, and cross-functional production processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Ready to Lead Projects That Make an Impact?

Pay Details: $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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