Project Manager Hardware

This role requires a dynamic leader who can balance technical expertise with strong project management capabilities.

[...] $120,000to$140,000

• Lead and manage 1-3 concurrent development projects from conception through manufacturing release
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
• Create and track project budgets, ROI analyses, and profitability forecasts
• Facilitate product requirements development with cross-functional stakeholders
• Coordinate and lead design reviews, incorporating feedback from multiple engineering disciplines
• Manage prototype development cycles and pilot production phases
• Oversee assembly optimization and test protocol development
• Establish and maintain verification and validation frameworks
• Create and manage risk assessment matrices and mitigation strategies
• Implement Design for Excellence (DFx) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Maintain detailed design documentation and traceability matrices
• Guide manufacturing teams through product transition phases
• Foster accountability and innovation within project teams
• Champion project management best practices across the organization
• Mentor team members in project management principles
• Lead cross-functional project status reviews and stakeholder communications
• Develop and track project KPIs and success metrics
• Coordinate resource allocation across multiple departments
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships for prototype and pilot production
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Product Life Cycle processes
• Drive decisions through data-driven analysis and consensus building

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in hardware product development, including design, testing, and verification processes
• Proven track record of 3+ years in project management, demonstrating successful project completion
• Demonstrated success in transitioning complex technical projects from development to manufacturing
• Extensive experience with Phase Gate Design Process methodology
• Certified Scrum Master or equivalent agile project management certification
• Advanced interpersonal and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to:
• Lead cross-functional teams effectively
• Manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Navigate ambiguity while maintaining project momentum
• Drive decisions through data-driven analysis and consensus building

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)