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 an experienced Senior Project Manager for Technical Manufacturing in Milwaukee, WI to lead multiple R&D and New Product Development initiatives from customer requirements through design, manufacturing and delivery.

You will coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer teams to ensure on-time, within-scope execution while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. Five years of end-to-end PM experience and a technical degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum five years of project management experience across NPD/R&D and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans for R&D, NPD, and engineering design.
• Lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Partner with customers to gather requirements and translate them into specs.
• Monitor scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables throughout development.
• Communicate status, milestones, budget performance, risks, and actions to leadership and customers.
• Use MS Project/MPlanner to manage execution and timelines.
• Identify risks and create mitigation plans to ensure delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle times and improve execution.
• Develop and improve PM processes, docs, and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain focus on customer satisfaction while balancing technical and business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

NPD/R&D experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Planner

Job description

Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Technical Manufacturing

Location: Milwaukee WI

Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Employee 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 join our client, a leader in advanced industrial technology solutions (power electronics). 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.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
• Five (5) years minimum of project management that includes significant experience supporting the entire new product development (NPD) process, including research & development (R&D), engineering, manufacturing, to client.
  • 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.

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.