Stage-Gate NPD Project Manager | Launch Lead

carlislecompanies; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

carlislecompanies is seeking a Project Manager for New Product Development to lead cross-functional teams through the Stage Gate process from concept to launch. This role manages scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment to meet business objectives.

You will coordinate with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Codes, facilitating meetings and reporting project status to ensure on-time launches and successful product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple new product development projects simultaneously from problem definition through launch.
• Drive execution of the Stage Gate development process, ensuring milestone achievement and budget compliance.
• Monitor project health, identify risks, and implement recovery plans when needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Codes.
• Facilitate project meetings, maintain accountability for deliverables, and provide regular project status updates.
• Prepare phase gate deliverables, support product launches, and conduct post-launch reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Wrike

Job description

carlislecompanies is seeking a Project Manager for New Product Development to lead cross-functional teams through the Stage Gate process from concept to launch. This role manages scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment to meet business objectives.

You will coordinate with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Codes, facilitating meetings and reporting project status to ensure on-time launches and successful product introductions.