Project Manager, Product Development - Hybrid

S & C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 116,534 - 154,413; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Project Manager to drive hardware and software development initiatives within Product Development. You will lead cross-functional teams, prepare plans, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery across a broad product portfolio.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in PM/Engineering or related field, PMP certification, 4+ years in manufacturing PM, and proficiency with Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a PM-related field.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of PM experience in hardware/software development.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for project management in Product Development and advise others.
• Translate market needs into product requirements and project scope.
• Oversee pre-project analysis, design, budget, and resource needs.
• Create WBS, schedule, and critical path for projects.
• Define budget, forecast costs, and manage financial justification.
• Assemble project teams and coordinate with internal/contract resources.
• Lead meetings, track progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the life cycle.

Skills

PMP Certification

Project Management

Lean Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Engineering/related field

Master’s degree in Project Management (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project Professional

Job description

S&C Electric Company in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Project Manager to drive hardware and software development initiatives within Product Development. You will lead cross-functional teams, prepare plans, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery across a broad product portfolio.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in PM/Engineering or related field, PMP certification, 4+ years in manufacturing PM, and proficiency with Microsoft Project.