Project/Program Manager – Non IT II

Dexian; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian seeks a Project Manager to lead multi-location, cross-functional teams from concept through production and field deployment. You will manage cost, schedule, quality, and requirements with sales, marketing, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and field operations in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

This onsite role requires strong communication, risk management, and agile/process discipline; you will drive gate reviews, track milestones, and ensure alignment across global teams,

Qualifications

• Associate degree required / BS in engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience leading projects from concept through deployment with global teams.
• MS Office tools (Teams, Project, Word, Excel) required.
• Strong independence and collaborative teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with Engineering teams and sub-systems owners to ensure prototype and production drawings readiness.
• Coordinating with Supply Chain for drawings sharing and engineering discussions with suppliers.
• Ensure prototype parts delivery according to plan and follow up with suppliers and factory.
• Coordinate prototype installation with Engineering teams and tests turnbacks.
• Ensure production drawings are on schedule and track changes from tests.
• Manage program stakeholders, schedule, scope, cost, risk and resources with leadership.
• Support project reviews, gate reviews and executive communications.
• Plan, track, and communicate project goals, schedule, costs and milestones.
• Facilitate team meetings with focus on deliverables and timelines.
• Support process improvements within the program management team.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree

BS in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Project/Program Manager

Duration: 1 year contract

Location: Florence SC 29501

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $57.20/hr

JOB SUMMARY

JOB TITLE: Project Manager (PM)

Shift schedule will be first shift (8AM to 5PM)

100% Onsite in Florence, SC (preferred) or Bloomfield, CT.

The Project Manager (PM) will support multi-location, cross-functional teams to deliver new products and designs from concept through production and field deployment. The PM will manage cost, schedule, quality, and requirements working with sales & marketing, supply chain, technical teams, manufacturing, and field operations. The PM will support individuals to understand and communicate the complexities of development activities, risk management, and timely escalations throughout the project development. The PM will operate within the structured stage-gate and agile product development frameworks.

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinating with Engineering teams and sub-systems owners to ensure prototype and production drawings readiness
• Coordinating with Supply Chain to ensure drawings or marked up drawings are shared and engage right engineer with supplier for any technical discussion and issue resolution
• Ensure prototype parts delivery according to plan, tracking and following up with suppliers and factory
• Coordinate prototype installation with Engineering teams and sub-systems owners as well as turnbacks from installation and tests.
• Ensure production drawings are on schedule and tracked as well as the changes needed based on turnbacks and tests.
• In collaboration with Program Manager/Director, manage program stakeholders, schedule, scope, cost, risk, interdependencies, and resources
• Support project reviews, gate reviews and other team/executive communications
• Plan, track, and communicate project details such as goals, trades, schedule, cost, and milestones
• Facilitate team meetings, providing leadership and direction focusing on deliverables, goals, actions, and timelines
• Support initiatives within the program management team to increase efficiencies, processes, and tools

Qualifications

• Associate degree required / BS in engineering preferred
• 3+ years of project management experience required
• Experience with hands-on project leadership from concept through deployment with multi-functional, global teams required
• Exposure managing competing priorities, distributed teams, multi-disciplinary and cross organizational stakeholders, and complex system trades required
• Experience with hands-on project leadership from concept through deployment with multi-functional, global teams required
• Exposure managing competing priorities, distributed teams, multi-disciplinary and crossorganizational stakeholders, and complex system trades required
• Experience with MS Office tools (e.g., Teams, Project, Word, Excel) required
• Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative, team environment required
• Effective communication and presentation skills required
• Proficiency in spoken and written English required
• Familiarity with Daptiv or similar project management tools desired

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.