Senior Display Project Lead

Outform; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Outform Group is seeking an autonomous Senior Development Project Manager to lead end-to-end development of custom permanent display projects initiated by Sales and Account Management. You will own the project lifecycle from concept and requirements gathering through prototyping, material procurement, manufacturing, and final production rollout.

As the key liaison between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Plant Operations, you will translate high-level sales concepts into actionable

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years PM in manufacturing for permanent retail displays or similar.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and risk in fast-paced environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development from concept through production rollout.
• Translate sales concepts into manufacturing packages and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects, timelines, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee BOM creation, data entry, and ERP updates.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Plant Operations.
• Ensure quality standards and on-time delivery.

Skills

Project management

ERP/MRP

BOM interpretation

Manufacturing knowledge

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering drawings

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Outform Group is seeking an autonomous Senior Development Project Manager to lead end-to-end development of custom permanent display projects initiated by Sales and Account Management. You will own the project lifecycle from concept and requirements gathering through prototyping, material procurement, manufacturing, and final production rollout.

As the key liaison between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Plant Operations, you will translate high-level sales concepts into actionable