Senior Project Manager - Technical Manufacturing

Aleron; Franksville (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Technical Manufacturing to drive R&D and New Product Development initiatives, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to deliver products from concept through production.

You will manage schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction, with onsite hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• Five (5) years minimum of project management experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, new product development (NPD), R&D, or other technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans for R&D, NPD, and engineering design initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and other stakeholders.
• Partner with customers to translate requirements into engineering and manufacturing specs.
• Monitor scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate status, milestones and corrective actions to leadership and customers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer requirements gathering

Risk mitigation

Communication with leadership

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

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.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
• Five (5) years minimum of project management experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, new product development (NPD), research & development (R&D), or other technical projects.

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.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.