Project Manager

Motion Recruitment; Wilmington (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Client-facing exposure across leading-

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead complex product development programs for robotics, medical devices, and advanced tech. You’ll coordinate engineering, industrial design, quality, manufacturing and vendors to meet scope, budget, and timeline.

You’ll be the primary client contact, ensuring high-quality delivery while guiding teams through the full lifecycle from concept to commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline.
• 3+ years PM/TPM or engineering leadership experience.
• 4+ years on multidisciplinary product development teams.
• Understand full product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: mech, electrical, embedded software, industrial design, quality, manufacturing.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management.
• Able to travel domestically up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple product development programs from kickoff through delivery.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Track progress and present status to executives via dashboards and reports.
• Facilitate meetings, reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor profitability and optimize resource utilization.
• Support proposal development and client opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Cross-functional coordination

PM tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana)

Communication

Agile/Stage-Gate hybrid

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

An innovative product development and engineering consulting firm is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex product development programs for clients across robotics, medical devices, industrial automation, and advanced technology industries.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, helping bring cutting-edge products from concept through commercialization. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for clients while coordinating engineering, industrial design, quality, manufacturing, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest level of quality.

If you enjoy combining technical knowledge with client-facing leadership and thrive in fast-paced engineering environments, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or another technical discipline.
• 3+ years of Project Management, Technical Program Management, or Engineering Leadership experience.
• 4+ years working on multidisciplinary product development teams.
• Strong understanding of the complete product development lifecycle, from concept through manufacturing and commercialization.
• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams including:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Embedded Software
• Industrial Design
• Quality
• Manufacturing
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to understand technical challenges and communicate effectively with both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
• Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, or similar platforms.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.

Desired Skills & Experience

• PMP Certification or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Experience managing robotics, automation, medical device, or other complex hardware development programs.
• Experience working within engineering consulting or product development organizations.
• Familiarity with Design Controls, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulated product development.
• Experience supporting proposal development, Statements of Work (SOWs), and client presentations.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, project financial management, and resource planning.
• Experience identifying new business opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Stage-Gate, or hybrid product development methodologies.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead multiple product development programs from project kickoff through successful delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong client relationships while ensuring projects meet technical, financial, and schedule expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external vendors to deliver innovative products.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Track project progress and communicate status updates through dashboards, reports, and executive presentations.
• Facilitate project meetings, engineering reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project profitability and ensure effective resource utilization.
• Support proposal development and project planning for new client opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality processes and client quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution and delivery.

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Project & Program Management
• 25% Client Relationship Management
• 20% Cross-Functional Engineering Coordination
• 10% Budgeting, Scheduling & Resource Planning
• 10% Business Development & Process Improvement

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Project Leadership & Team Coordination
• 25% Client Communication & Status Meetings
• 20% Schedule, Budget & Risk Management
• 15% Documentation, Reporting & Business Planning

The Offer

You’ll join a collaborative engineering organization where you’ll have the opportunity to lead innovative product development programs across multiple industries while working alongside world-class engineering and design teams.

Benefits Include

• Competitive base salary plus performance incentives
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Professional development and certification support
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to work on next-generation robotics, medical devices, industrial automation, and advanced technology products
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, mentorship, and career growth

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posted By: Shane Tomlinson