Project Manager

Standard Motor Products, Inc.•New York, NY

50d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Manager for Manufactured Product Introduction, you will lead multiple engineering projects focused on developing and industrializing automotive system components manufactured in SMP’s Vehicle Control Division. You’ll collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to ensure every project meets requirements for performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability. You will help manage the full product lifecycle—from early development through successful launch—driving cross-functional alignment, removing obstacles, and ensuring continuous improvement across projects.

Requirements

To qualify, you must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, design or engineering project management is also required.
Demonstrated proficiency in program management tools and procedures for setting and tracking performance, time and cost; strong planning and organization skills are required.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is a strong plus, as is experience with JIRA and MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).

Responsibilities

Track all Engineering NPI projects in Stages 1 – 4 of development using the SMP Engineering JIRA workspace.
Lead project teams to make decisions, complete tasks, and execute the plan based on defined deliverables and timelines.
Maintain transparent and proactive communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, potential risks, and key decisions.
Alert the management team to projects experiencing resource or scheduling challenges.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate product details and adherence to deadlines.
Produce monthly reports on project status, forecasted savings, milestones, and relevant KPIs.
Conduct post-launch reviews and implement improvements to project management processes.
Use data-driven decision-making to anticipate, identify, and resolve issues.
Utilize tools such as JIRA and JD Edwards MRP to manage workflows and project data.
Manage multiple, simultaneous projects at various development stages.
Handling other related functions as directed by supervisor.