Senior Project Manager for Technical Manufacturing

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for Technical Manufacturing to support our client, a leader in advanced industrial technology solutions. This role will lead new product development initiatives from concept through production, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to deliver innovative products from concept through production.

The Senior Project Manager will drive multiple R&D and NPD projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in R&D and manufacturing projects.
• Strong project management discipline including schedules, budgets, and risk handling.
• Experience translating customer requirements into engineering and production specs.
• Ability to drive new product development from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans for R&D and NPD initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Gather and translate customer requirements into technical specifications.
• Monitor scopes, timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables throughout development.
• Communicate status, milestones, and budget performance to leadership and customers.
• Utilize tools like Microsoft Project or Planner to manage execution.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure delivery.
• Drive process improvements to shorten development cycles and improve execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure customer satisfaction while balancing technical and business objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk mitigation

Microsoft Project

Customer collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Planner

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Technical Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire with Comprehensive Benefits

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $120k - $150K + 10% BONUS

Schedule: Onsite,Monday-Friday Normal business hours

Relocation Assistance Available

Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for Technical Manufacturing to support our client, a leader in advanced industrial technology solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead new product development initiatives while partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to deliver innovative products from concept through production.

About the Opportunity:

The Senior Project Manager will lead multiple Research & Development (R&D) and New Product Development (NPD) projects, driving execution from initial customer requirements through design, manufacturing, and product delivery. This individual will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project schedules and budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are completed on time while meeting quality and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project plans supporting Research & Development (R&D), New Product Development (NPD), and engineering design initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with customers to gather project requirements and ensure they are translated into engineering and manufacturing specifications.
• Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Communicate project status, milestones, budget performance, risks, and corrective actions to internal leadership and customers.
• Utilize project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, or similar platforms to manage project execution.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor project budgets and provide visibility into cost performance and schedule deviations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce development cycle times and improve project execution.
• Develop and improve project management processes, documentation, and best practices.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction while balancing technical, schedule, and business objectives.