Project Manager

ENSCO, Inc.•Hauppauge, NY

48d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

For over 35 years, KLD Labs, Inc. has delivered innovative machine vision and intelligent measurement solutions to the global railway industry. Our technologies support monitoring, inspection, condition-based maintenance, and asset management needs for rail operators worldwide. As a trusted leader in transportation automation and safety systems, we design, manufacture, and customize solutions that improve efficiency and reliability across the rail sector. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the delivery and customization of our complex product solutions from initial concept through installation. Based in Hauppauge, NY, this individual will serve as the primary point of contact for both internal teams and external clients, managing scope, schedule, and resource coordination across multidisciplinary engineering, production, and service teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience managing end-to-end technical projects, preferably involving integrated hardware/software systems or industrial product deployments
Demonstrated ability to define and document technical and functional requirements with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to coordinate system installation and deployment at customer sites
Demonstrated ability to track and manage detailed project budgets, resources, and schedules
Demonstrated ability to adjust work plans based on evolving priorities or technical challenges
Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings and provide customer-facing status updates
Demonstrated ability to identify, escalate, and manage resolution of critical path issues
Familiarity with product configuration control and change management processes
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear deliverables and reports
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, JIRA)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
Experience in the railway, transportation, automation, or machine vision industries
Familiarity with sensor systems, vision technologies, or embedded hardware/software integration
Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO 9001)
Due to the international travel requirements of this role, proficiency in German or French is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of project execution from requirements definition to delivery and post-installation handoff
Manage research and development initiatives.
Act as primary liaison between clients and KLD technical teams to translate customer requirements into actionable specifications
Support proposal generation and contribute to project scope and estimation efforts
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust as needed
Facilitate cross-functional coordination across engineering, production, procurement, and field service teams
Oversee installation and deployment of KLD products, including on-site coordination when necessary
Provide accurate, timely status reporting to internal stakeholders and customers
Manage risk identification, mitigation, and escalation of critical path impediments
Coordinate and document internal and external meetings, conference calls, and customer touchpoints
Ensure timely resolution of project conflicts related to technical decisions, scope change, or procurement issues
Oversee customization of existing products for customer-specific applications
Ensure successful hand-off to Service team following project deployment
Maintain complete and accurate project documentation in accordance with company protocols