R&D & Product Delivery Project Manager

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Ownership plan for eligible employees

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Project Manager to organize, manage, and plan complex projects across R&D and product implementation. The role combines planning, execution, and coordination with internal teams and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of related experience, strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as Computer Science, Business, or Engineering.
• At least three years of related experience required.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, or comparable certification highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with proven deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
• Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
• Conducts risk assessments and recommends mitigation strategies.
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Communicates with sales and marketing teams to promote projects and systems.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Certifications: PMP / PgMP / CAPM desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Project Manager to organize, manage, and plan complex projects across R&D and product implementation. The role combines planning, execution, and coordination with internal teams and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of related experience, strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.