Product Development Project Manager

DISHER•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•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 including foam, fog, spray, and gel. It provides customized solutions for a range of industries, tailoring applications to meet cleaning needs and improve efficiency. The Product Development Project Manager coordinates work across marketing, product development, sales, and operations to keep projects on schedule and ensure clear ownership. The role manages projects from approval through launch, tracks milestones and risks, reports progress to leadership, and helps improve product development processes and reduce time to launch. The company describes its work environment as collaborative and creative, with a focus on innovative cleaning technologies, product quality, customer support, and worldwide service.

Requirements

At least 3 years of project management experience, preferably in product development or manufacturing.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
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.

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.