Development Project Manager
About The Position
Outform is seeking an organized, proactive, and results-oriented Development Project Manager (DPM) to manage the development of custom permanent display projects initiated by our Sales and Account Management teams. In this role, you will help lead project lifecycles from initial concept and requirement gathering through prototyping, material procurement, manufacturing, and production rollout. Serving as a key liaison between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Plant Operations, you will translate sales concepts into actionable manufacturing details while keeping budgets, timelines, material sourcing, and quality standards on track in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of Project Management or Project Coordination experience within a manufacturing environment (producing permanent retail displays, fixtures, or custom fabrications).
- Ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
- Solid foundational knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication techniques across multiple substrates (acrylic, sheet metal, tubing, wood, laminate, etc.).
- Experience creating work orders, entering data, and uploading BOMs in ERP/MRP manufacturing systems.
- Proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, and tight deadlines in a deadline-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Project Management, Industrial Design, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proactive problem-solver with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments.
Responsibilities
- Translate sales intake data into project specifications, defining material requirements, functional expectations, timelines, and budgets.
- Simultaneously manage multiple display jobs, supporting project planning, timing, execution, budget control, and risk mitigation from start to finish.
- Input accurate project data within the ERP system, finalizing and uploading Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing work orders.
- Act as a central liaison between Account Management, Purchasing, Engineering, and Plant Operations to maintain clear project communication.
- Work closely with Engineering on drawing packages, ensuring design intent is clearly interpreted and actionable for factory floor fabricators.
- Distill technical and timeline updates into clear, concise messaging for internal teams and clients.
- Drive display development from initial 3D prototypes through first-article builds and final production runs.
- Monitor manufacturing and fabrication processes on the shop floor to ensure adherence to project specs and quality benchmarks.
- Read engineering drawings to assist with prototype evaluation and structural review as required.
- Order and track required raw materials and sub-components within established timeframes to support factory schedules.
- Obtain quotes and coordinate with external suppliers for optimal project costing, quality, and lead times.
- Track fabrication across diverse materials and manufacturing methods, including acrylics, metals, woods, and plastics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
