Technical Project Manager

LER TechForce; Batesville (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

401(k) with a match

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee discounts

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams on New Product Development projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3-5 years of project management experience in the embedded software industry, and strong communication and negotiation skills. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for ongoing professional development in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of applied project management experience with Embedded Software Programs.
• Healthcare/Med Device background or Automotive Industry experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for Sustaining and New Product Development projects.
• Manage diverse scopes of projects with limited supervision.
• Implement design changes into production and provide consultative support.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Coaching skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

Technical 4-Year Degree

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Agile product development

Job description

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn

What you will be doing:

• Lead cross‑functional project teams to complete Sustaining and New Product Development (NPD) projects from planning through implementation.
• Organize and lead teams using project management skills, planning, organization, communication, and collaboration; manage diverse scopes of projects with limited supervision.
• Direct activities of internal and external team members to meet project objectives; implement design changes into production and provide consultative support for other engineering projects.
• Support continuous improvement opportunities and ongoing process improvements to build the group.
• Plan, execute projects, coach team members, solve problems, and make decisions with limited direction; communicate status up and down the organization.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field, preferably Software or Systems Engineering.
• 3‑5 years of applied project management experience managing projects of various sizes for Embedded Software Programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with a diverse group of cross‑functional stakeholders in Marketing, R&D, QA, Regulatory, Sourcing, and Operations.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Applied experience with Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with Agile product development process.
• Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Medical Device Background or Automotive Industry experience.
• Technical 4‑Year Degree.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Work location:

Raleigh, NC or Batesville, IN

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability, life insurance, and other optional benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including Technical Training and Leadership Development.
• Opportunity to work on industry‑leading projects.