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Manpower Engineering is partnering with a global leader in Industrial Automation for a Project Manager – NPD.
Job Title: Project Manager - NPD
Location: Milwaukee, WI - HYBRID (3 days in office, 2 days remote per week)
Pay: $45.81/hour
Duration: 12 month, Contract to Potential Hire
| Job Summary: The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, and Industrial Components (SIC) business. The projects include new product introduction, brand label, and co-developed products all of which use an Agile framework in their development process. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other resources needed to deliver a successful product. The Project Manager will plan and manage the project schedules, monitor the project budget, and support the team through risk mitigation to ensure the project is a success. You will report to the Sr. Manager-SIC PMO and work in a hybrid environment from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. |
Your Responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for managing project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, and managing finances for product development projects.
- You will lead teams comprised of cross-functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design which include manufacturing, sourcing, and quality.
- You will support the Agile framework that that each of your projects operates under.
- You will monitor the project timeline, key milestones, and budget.
- You will identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues to various stakeholder groups.
- You have the basic understanding of the software, firmware, mechanical, electrical and hardware engineering disciplines needed for planning and risk mitigation discussions within projects.
- You will report to business management and senior management on progress while ensuring the project commitments are achieved.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
- Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Typically requires 5+ Years related experience.
- Experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment.
- Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Project Management certificate or PMP certification.
- Experience with and/or certification in one or more Agile methodologies, e.g. certified scrum master
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive alignment toward shared objectives.
- Experience planning projects with Project applications (i.e. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
- Experience with Atlassian suite of applications: Jira, Jira Align and Confluence
- Experience with standardized Product Development processes including use of stage gating.
- Demonstrated project experience with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.
Benefits:
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accrued Sick Pay
• 401(k)
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions
Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.