Senior Project Manager / New Product Development

Aptiv; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a strategic Project Manager to drive new product development and commercialization across divisions. You will coordinate engineering, operations, product management, sales and quality, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business goals.

Requirements include 10+ years in technical project management, familiarity with phase-gate processes, and ITAR compliance. PMP and PM tools proficiency are preferred with a strong leadership mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in technical/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with NPD and commercialization projects.
• Familiar with phase-gate processes and engineering documentation practices.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident/Green Card per ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from concept to commercial launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Product Management, Sales and Quality.
• Develop schedules, resource plans and risk registers to mitigate risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Strategic decision-making

Multi-program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a strategic, high-caliber Project Manager to drive the execution of new product development and commercialization initiatives across multiple operating divisions.

Operating at the critical intersection of technical execution and business strategy, you will coordinate cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Product Management, Sales, and Quality to deliver complex programs on time, within scope, and aligned with company goals. This role requires a hands‑on, technically fluent, and highly organized professional capable of managing multiple parallel initiatives while driving clear accountability, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement to advance our market leadership.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Project Management & Lifecycle Ownership

• End-to-End Execution: Lead the complete project lifecycle from concept through commercial launch, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and fully aligned with business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Governance: Facilitate design reviews, tollgate meetings, and post-project evaluations while supporting the implementation of stage-gate product development processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Execution

• Team Coordination & Communication: Lead and align cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Product Management, Sales, and Quality, serving as a key liaison between Core Engineering and division-level stakeholders.
• Risk Mitigation & Resource Planning: Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and risk registers to proactively identify and mitigate technical, resource, or timeline risks.

Position Requirements:

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive project management experience in a technical or manufacturing environment, with proven experience managing new product development (NPD) and commercialization projects.
• Industry Domain: Strong familiarity with product development methodologies, phase‑gate processes, and engineering documentation practices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Citizenship status must be compliant with ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card holder required).

Certifications & Competencies:

• Certifications: PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Systems Proficiency: Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.).
• Core Competencies: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills; hands‑on problem solver with strong accountability, strategic decision‑making, and multi‑program management capabilities.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $145,000 + 10% AIP per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Incentive Compensation: Performance bonus eligibility.
• Benefits & Perks: Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.