New Product Development Project Design Manager Level 3

Bot Verification • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Project Manager leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, and Industrial Components (SIC) business. Projects include new product introductions, brand-label products, and co-developed products, using an Agile framework. The role collaborates with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other resources to deliver successful products.

The position plans and manages project schedules, monitors budgets, coordinates resources and finances, and supports teams through risk mitigation. It leads cross-functional teams in developing and implementing new product designs, including manufacturing, sourcing, and quality resources. The role tracks timelines, milestones, and budgets; identifies, mitigates, and communicates risks and issues; and reports progress to business and senior management while ensuring project commitments are achieved. It also requires a basic understanding of software, firmware, mechanical, electrical, and hardware engineering disciplines for project planning and risk discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this job opening, now or in the future.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Typically requires 8 years of related experience.
• Experience managing projects in an engineering-focused product development environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management certificate or PMP certification.
• Experience with and/or certification in one or more Agile methodologies, such as Certified Scrum Master.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive alignment toward shared objectives.
• Experience planning projects with project applications such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Experience with Atlassian applications, including Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence.
• Experience with standardized product development processes, including stage gating.
• Demonstrated project experience with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning and execution activities for product development projects.
• Coordinate resources and manage project finances.
• Lead cross-functional teams developing and implementing new product designs, including manufacturing, sourcing, and quality resources.
• Support the Agile framework used by each project.
• Monitor project timelines, key milestones, and budgets.
• Identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues to stakeholder groups.
• Report project progress to business management and senior management and ensure project commitments are achieved.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager