Engineering Project Manager I/II

MSA, The Safety Company•Cranberry Township, PA

About The Position

MSA Safety is seeking an Engineering Project Manager at Level I or II to lead complex projects across the product lifecycle, from requirements elicitation and design through manufacturing and customer deployment. The role manages project scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, and risks, monitors performance, addresses technical and business risks, leads change management, and communicates project status to technical, business, and executive audiences. It also drives process improvement and the transition of products to sustaining organizations. The position builds and leads cross-functional, geographically diverse teams, encourages collaboration and accountability, and helps resolve team challenges and project disputes. The manager applies knowledge of multidisciplinary product development, system requirements and architecture, integration dependencies, and product validation. The role includes managing projects through a formal Stage-Gate New Product Development process, including design reviews and release approvals. The position is available at two career levels, determined by experience, education, and demonstrated competencies. Engineering Project Manager I requires at least 7 years of project management and/or engineering experience; Engineering Project Manager II requires at least 9 years. A master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience. PMP certification is required for Level II.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline.
Engineering Project Manager I: minimum 7 years of project management and/or engineering experience.
Engineering Project Manager II: minimum 9 years of project management and/or engineering experience.
For either level, a master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience.
For Engineering Project Manager II, PMP certification is required.
Working knowledge of multidisciplinary product development, including mechanical design, software and electronics development, PCB build cycles, firmware integration, prototyping, and product validation.
Experience managing projects through a formal Stage-Gate New Product Development process, including design reviews and release approvals.
Experience with product integration and multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software.
Leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to influence without authority, build stakeholder alignment, and manage project challenges.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification (preferred for Engineering Project Manager I; required for Engineering Project Manager II).
MBA and/or master's degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience with Agile Development.
Experience with SharePoint, Atlassian Confluence and Jira, SAP, Microsoft Project, and resource management software or tools.
Demonstrated experience leading larger, more complex, and strategically significant projects and programs.

Responsibilities

Lead complex projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, and risks.
Monitor project performance and technical and business risks, implement corrective actions, and support informed decision-making.
Lead change management by assessing impacts, developing adoption plans, and facilitating product transitions to sustaining organizations.
Prepare clear and accurate project reports, documentation, and presentations for technical, business, and executive audiences.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, standardization, cost savings, and application of lessons learned.
Build and lead cross-functional, geographically diverse teams that foster collaboration, trust, transparency, and accountability.
Navigate team challenges and mediate project disputes to encourage communication and resolve issues.
Communicate across organizational levels, influence without authority, align stakeholders, and drive engagement.
Manage projects through a formal Stage-Gate New Product Development process, including design reviews and release approvals.
Apply multidisciplinary product development and systems knowledge to support decision-making and constructively challenge project teams.