Project Manager, New Product Development

Woodstream • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

The Project Manager, New Product Development manages mid- to large-sized new product development projects from initiation through market launch. The role plans, executes, and finalizes projects within deadlines, budgets, scope, and performance standards while coordinating cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial development, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing. The Project Manager ensures project deliverables align with Woodstream’s business objectives and strategic goals, supports successful product launches, and regularly updates cross-functional teams and senior leadership on progress, risks, and alignment with business objectives. The position is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and may require 5–10% travel for project meetings, supplier visits, and production assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing mid- to large-sized projects.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Experience managing budgets and timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience in product development or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage mid- to large-sized new product development projects and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Identify project risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to support smooth execution.
• Coordinate with commercial teams and departments to prepare for successful product launches and market introduction.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, and other teams to align product development with business needs and objectives.
• Drive new product development project management to support annual growth targets, including NIS, EBITDA, and dollar share.
• Support innovative, technically viable solutions that contribute to growth in product distribution, promotional support, and sales performance.
• Prepare and present project timelines, milestones, challenges, and status updates to senior management.
• Adapt to technical challenges and setbacks by pursuing alternative solutions with a proactive, growth-oriented mindset.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective from the first day of employment.
• Access to company-paid Penn Medicine health clinics.
• Company general bonus program.
• Company-paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Company-paid basic life and disability insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance options.
• ID theft legal assistance plan options.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Pet insurance.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.

What This Job Offers

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