Project Manager

Prince Industries LLC•Carol Stream, IL

19h

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for owning customer programs from handoff through execution, ensuring alignment across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations. This role drives schedule adherence, communication clarity, and issue resolution for active programs, with a strong focus on execution discipline, customer requirements, and risk management. The Project Manager serves as the internal owner for assigned programs, ensuring that commitments made to customers are clearly understood, documented, and executed across all functions and facilities.

Requirements

Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple active programs.
Clear, direct communicator; able to align cross‑functional teams and manage expectations.
Strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
Ability to identify risks early and drive resolution.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, manufacturing environment with tight customer requirements.
Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, execution‑focused mindset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP and project tracking tools preferred.
Ability to work effectively across multiple facilities and functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in project management, program management, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience coordinating cross‑functional teams required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other regulated industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own assigned customer programs from internal handoff through production execution and delivery.
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for program coordination, ensuring alignment between Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Maintain clear program schedules, milestones, and deliverables; proactively identify risks to cost, schedule, or quality.
Ensure customer requirements, approvals, and documentation are clearly captured, communicated, and followed.
Coordinate internal reviews and cross‑functional meetings to support program execution and issue resolution.
Track program status, open actions, and risks; escalate issues early with clear recommendations.
Support customer communication in partnership with Sales, ensuring consistent messaging and follow‑through.
Proactively coordinate and escalate schedules with outside processors, suppliers, and material partners to prevent delays and maintain workflow continuity.
Monitor material flow, identify risks or bottlenecks, and drive timely resolutions through effective communication and collaboration across internal and external teams.
Ensure changes in scope, requirements, or priorities are documented, communicated, and aligned internally.
Partner with Quality and Engineering on customer-driven requirements, approvals, and corrective actions.
Support new program launches, including onboarding, documentation alignment, and readiness reviews.
Drive continuous improvement in program execution, communication flow, and handoff processes.
Travel to Prince facilities and customer sites as required.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
Dental PPO Insurance
Vision PPO Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
Personal Retirement Advisor
Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
Uniform Rental Service
Employee Events