Project Manager - 174897 - 175480 - 177726

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex product development initiatives for a high-speed connectivity and electronics manufacturing organization on site near Harrisburg, PA. The role focuses on delivering projects on time, within budget, and aligned with customer and business objectives.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of project management experience in electronics manufacturing, with strong skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to coordinate global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 3+ years of project management experience in electronics/manufacturing is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering docs
• Strong analytical skills for solving problems in low-standardization environments
• Proficiency with project management tools/software
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience collaborating with global teams across regions

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables for product development programs
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional and global teams
• Serve as primary communication interface with Program Management and report status, schedules, risks
• Plan and lead internal meetings to track progress and maintain schedule alignment
• Collaborate with internal and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components
• Communicate resource needs to maintain timelines and mitigate delays
• Ensure alignment with financial targets including product costing and scope
• 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

Technical reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 Maager:

• 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

This job opens for applications on 11/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Project Manager, New Product Development, NPD, Electronics Manufacturing, Connector Industry, Telecom, Datacom, DFM, Design for Manufacturability, Project Planning, Project Execution, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Teams, Global Teams, Technical Leadership, Risk Management, Capacity Planning, Product Lifecycle, Engineering Projects, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Management, Program Management, High-Speed Connectivity, OEM, ERP Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Product Development Lifecycle

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