Product Development Project Manager

Disher•Grand Rapids, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

DISHER is partnering with a global foam cleaning equipment company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to hire a Product Development Project Manager. The company designs and builds chemical management and application equipment, specializing in foam cleaning solutions such as foam, fog, spray, and gel for a range of industries. Its customized solutions are tailored to specific cleaning needs and intended to optimize efficiency. The role coordinates work across marketing, product development, sales, and operations to keep projects on schedule and ensure clear ownership. The manager oversees product development projects from approval through launch, maintains project schedules and status reporting, addresses risks and blockers, and helps improve the development process and reduce time to launch. The company describes a collaborative, growth-oriented environment focused on innovation, high-quality cleaning technologies, customer support, and advancing cleaning solutions for customers worldwide.

Requirements

At least 3 years of project management experience, preferably in product development or manufacturing.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience; preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple product development projects from approval through launch.
Build and maintain a master project tracker with timelines, owners, and due dates.
Set project milestones with the product development team and monitor progress.
Identify and resolve project risks and blockers early.
Escalate schedule issues to leadership with recommended solutions.
Assign and communicate task ownership across departments.
Lead regular project status meetings and document decisions and action items.
Provide consistent pipeline status reports to leadership.
Document and improve the product development process.
Track project cycle times and use the data to reduce time to launch.
Ensure launch readiness checklists are complete before product release.