Senior Engineering Project Manager

Stored Energy Systems•Longmont, CO

4d•$145,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

SENS is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Engineering Project Manager reporting to the Director of R&D Programs. You will drive new product development initiatives (hardware and software) from concept through manufacturing launch in an environment of evolving priorities and accelerated growth. This role demands a proactive change agent who can lead our engineering team through this cultural and strategic transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical project management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in hardware and software new product development.
Experience with ERP systems (Infor® SyteLine a plus).
Experience with product cost modeling, BOM development and manufacturing cost estimation.
Experience of FMEA, risk management and design controls.
Experience in risk analysis for products and projects.
Experience in engineering and manufacturing environments.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Proficient with project management tools (MS Project, YouTrack, Jira, Trello).
Demonstrated expertise in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or MBA.
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of cost accounting and business case creation.
PMP Certification.
Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing launch activities.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple cross-functional engineering projects from concept through production launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, quality standards, and project schedules.
Drive project planning and execution using a structured stage-gate development process, including scope definition, schedule development, resource planning, risk management, and milestone tracking.
Coordinate the efforts of electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales, and marketing teams to achieve project objectives.
Facilitate project team meetings, maintain project documentation, communicate status updates, and ensure timely resolution of issues, risks, and action items.
Partner with engineering leadership to establish project priorities, allocate resources, and balance competing demands across multiple development initiatives.
Lead new product introduction activities and support successful transitions from product development into manufacturing and production.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively manage technical, schedule, cost, and operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
Present project status, key milestones, risks, mitigation plans, and recommendations to senior leadership to enable informed decision-making and timely resolution of project challenges.
Support product cost estimation, business case development, and project justification activities to ensure alignment with company growth and profitability objectives.
Track and report project performance metrics, resource utilization, and key milestones to management and stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and development practices to improve execution, predictability, and organizational effectiveness.
Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to support design for manufacturability, production readiness, and successful product launches.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and effective communication while helping teams remove obstacles and maintain project momentum.