Senior Hardware Project Manager

Aux Partners; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Indiana is seeking a Senior Project Manager to spearhead product development initiatives. This full-time position requires 8+ years of project management experience and deep knowledge of RD&E processes. Responsibilities include managing the entire product lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Competitive salary range is $140,000 to $175,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, focused on product development.
• Knowledge of engineering resource planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on project timelines.
• Oversee ODC and Capital expenditures.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

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Base Pay Range

$140,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, full‑cycle product development initiatives from concept through commercialization. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep familiarity in RD&E processes, cross‑functional coordination, and technical product delivery. This role will work closely with engineering, product management, operations, and external partners to ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end product development lifecycle, from early requirements through product launch.
• Clearly report project statuses and risks to key stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate technical developments into actionable project timelines and milestones.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules that account for dependencies, risks, and resource constraints.
• Manage resource allocation across internal teams, contractors, and external partners to maintain project velocity and balance workloads.
• Oversee and track ODC (Other Direct Costs) and Capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with budget expectations and financial targets.
• Coordinate certification and compliance activities, including CE, CSA, FCC licensing, shock, and vibration testing, environmental tests, and third‑party validations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, leveraging data and team input to proactively keep deliverables on track.
• Partner with the Product Management team during pre‑launch and launch phases to ensure readiness across documentation, training, operations, and market rollout.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication, ensuring transparency, alignment, and timely decision‑making.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 8+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on product development and

Knowledge

• Project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, hybrid approaches) and how to apply them appropriately across different development stages.
• Engineering resource planning, including workload balancing, capacity forecasting, and coordinating efforts across multidisciplinary teams.
• Best practices for vendor, contractor, and third‑party coordination, including scoping work, managing deliverables, and overseeing outsourced testing or certification efforts.
• Technical development workflows common in R&D environments, including design reviews, prototype builds, verification/validation cycles, and production transfer.
• Budget ownership principles, including ODC tracking, capital planning, and understanding cost drivers in technical product development.
• Risk identification and mitigation strategies tailored to engineering programs, including dependency mapping and contingency planning.

Skilled At

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects from concept to launch.
• Experience developing schedules, forecasting resources, and managing technical and financial
• Understanding of product certification processes (e.g., CE, FCC, CSA), environmental and durability testing, and third‑party compliance testing.
• Ability to clearly report‑out and articulate critical project information to stakeholders, ensuring the stakeholders clearly understand any impact, as to not delay appropriate decision‑making processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent advanced project management credential.
• Experience in electrical/electronic systems, instrumentation, or other regulated technical product

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering, Project Management, and Product Management

Industries

Utilities and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing