Project Manager I

Exemplis•Cypress, CA

4d•$78,077 - $117,115•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager I will assist in the management and coordination of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring that key tasks are executed on time and within scope. Working under the guidance of more senior project managers, this role is responsible for helping plan, track, and report on NPI project progress. The Project Manager I will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and support the successful delivery of new products from concept through to market launch.

Requirements

BA in Engineering, Business or related field
2+ years’ experience supporting or coordinating cross-functional projects, preferably within product development or manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in cross-functional environment, supporting multiple stakeholders
Eagerness to learn and grow in PM roles w/ focus on PD

Nice To Haves

Experience in Manufacturing or Product Development environments
CAPM certification
Experience with PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira Asana)

Responsibilities

Coordinate cross-functional project schedules and support execution activities to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines and deliverables.
Support project managers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
Help ensure timely execution of project tasks by coordinating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, supply chain, and manufacturing.
Schedule and participate in project meetings, documenting discussions and key decisions.
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather project updates, monitor deliverables and support execution activities.
Monitor project risks, dependencies and execution issues using project management tools and dashboards.
Document and maintain comprehensive project records, including meeting minutes, project timelines, and status reports.
Help track project budgets by working closely with finance and project management teams.