Project Manager - New Product Development

Bluewater Hayes Inc.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluewater Hayes Inc. seeks a Project Manager for New Product Development to drive planning and execution of innovative product designs in a manufacturing environment.

You will manage timelines, budgets, and resource plans while coordinating with engineering, marketing, and leadership to ensure milestones are met and products move to market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing product development projects in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and technical product design.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of projects using a structured stage-gate process from feasibility to launch.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to align goals with business strategy and market needs.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, lab techs, and designers to deliver technical product solutions.
• Develop and manage detailed timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and create proactive mitigation plans.
• Facilitate regular reviews and stakeholder communications to report progress and resolve roadblocks.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturer of heating systems, is looking for a results-oriented Project Manager - New Product Development to lead the planning and execution of innovative product design initiatives. This role is instrumental in turning strategic concepts into market-ready products, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget, all while driving cross-functional team collaboration and continuous improvement.

Projects You'll Work On

• Manage the full lifecycle of projects using a structured stage-gate process—from feasibility and design to testing and launch.
• Collaborate closely with Product Marketing to ensure project goals align with business strategy and market demands.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, lab techs, and designers to deliver technical product solutions.
• Develop and manage detailed timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and create proactive mitigation plans.
• Facilitate regular project reviews and stakeholder communications to track and report project progress and resolve any roadblocks.

What Experience You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience managing product development projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and technical product design.
• Skilled in project management methodologies and software (MS Project or similar).
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present to and collaborate with senior leadership.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience managing technical, manufactured products is highly desirable.
• Comfortable with occasional overnight travel.
• Known for maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technical project leader who thrives on innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and seeing product ideas evolve into real-world solutions. If you're looking to grow your career while making a tangible impact on product innovation, we'd love to hear from you.