Senior Project Manager (Power Electronics)

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Onsite

Job summary

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company, is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Technical Manufacturing in Milwaukee to lead multiple R&D and NPD initiatives from concept through production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer groups to deliver innovative products on time and within budget.

Expect a hands-on role managing project plans, schedules, risks, and budgets, while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on technical projects.
• Experience from concept to delivery across product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans for R&D and NPD initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Partner with customers to translate requirements into specs.
• Monitor scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Communicate status and actions to leadership and customers.
• Utilize PM tools (MS Project, Planner) to manage execution.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle times.
• Maintain project documentation and PM processes.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Customer collaboration

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Planner

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Technical Manufacturing

Location: Milwaukee WI (south of)

Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire with Comprehensive Benefits

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Compensation: $130k - $150K + 10% BONUS

Schedule: Onsite,Monday-Friday Normal business hours

Relocation Assistance Available

Acara Solutions is helping our power electronics manufacturing client find a Senior Project Manager - Technical Manufacturing to join their organization as a direct employee. 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.

This position requires full product life-cycle experience from concept to delivery.

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.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
• Min 5 years of project management experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, new product development (NPD), research & development (R&D), or other technical projects.
• This includes experience from the initial stages to delivery (throughout the product lifecycle).

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience managing New Product Development (NPD) and/or Research & Development (R&D) programs.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, scope, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience leading projects from concept through manufacturing release.
• Experience supporting power electronics, industrial equipment, automation, electrical systems, or related technologies.
• Proficiency with project management software (Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, or similar).
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.