Project Manager, Product Development

ENGINEERED CORROSION SOLUTIONS LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Corrosion Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to drive product development projects from concept through production release. You will coordinate schedules, risk management, and project execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and Operations to keep programs on track.

This role rewards organization, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration as you guide projects through stage gates, provide status updates, and ensure alignment with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years coordinating projects in product development, manufacturing, or technical environments.
• Experience managing project schedules and cross-functional activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new product development projects from concept through commercialization and production launch
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action item tracking
• Monitor progress, risks, resource constraints, and delays
• Support planning activities, timeline development, and reporting
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and development requirements

Skills

Project coordination

Organization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ST LOUIS, MO 63146, Position Type: Full-Time, Project Manager, Product Development

Location: Maryland Heights, MO (relocation not available)

Job Type: Full-time, in-office

Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package with an annual incentive opportunity. Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Manager to help drive product development projects from concept through production release. This role serves as the central point of coordination for schedules, communication, risk management, and project execution across multiple departments.

This position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys organization, problem solving, collaboration, and keeping complex projects moving forward. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure projects remain on track, stakeholders stay informed, and business objectives are achieved.

What You'll Do

Project Coordination and Execution

• Coordinate new product development projects from concept through commercialization and production launch
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action item tracking
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule risks, resource constraints, and potential delays
• Support project planning activities, timeline development, and project reporting
• Help ensure projects stay aligned with business objectives and development requirements

Risk Management and Issue Resolution

• Facilitate project risk identification and assessment activities
• Develop and track risk mitigation plans with cross functional teams
• Monitor projects for emerging issues and ensure timely escalation when needed
• Maintain project health metrics and escalation triggers
• Help teams proactively address challenges before they impact project success

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate project meetings and document key decisions and action items
• Prepare and distribute project status reports and dashboards
• Ensure stakeholders understand project status, priorities, risks, and key decisions
• Provide visibility into project progress and performance metrics
• Support alignment across departments and project teams

Process Improvement and Governance

• Support stage gate and product development processes
• Lead gate review activities for product development projects
• Maintain project documentation, records, and change logs
• Help improve project management standards, tools, and best practices
• Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and other teams
• Coordinate activities across multiple functions to support successful project delivery
• Support design reviews, production readiness activities, and development milestones
• Help ensure teams have the information and resources needed to execute effectively

Travel

• Minimal travel may be required occasionally

Qualifications: What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Project Management, or a related field
• 5 or more years of experience coordinating projects in a product development, engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment
• Experience managing project schedules, milestones, and cross functional activities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience identifying project risks and supporting issue resolution
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft 365
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions

Preferred

• Experience managing product development projects for engineered, manufactured, and assembled products rather than software, construction, or business process initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product development or stage gate development processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and production launches
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies including FMEA and risk registers
• CAPM, PMP, or similar project management certification
• Engineering or technical product development experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Ability to occasionally work in laboratory and manufacturing environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed
• Occasional travel may require air and ground transportation

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in bringing new products to market
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across the organization
• Help improve project execution and product development processes
• Gain visibility into strategic initiatives that drive company growth
• Join a company that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability

Equal Opportunity Employer

Engineered Corrosion Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.