Engineering Project Manager

Job Details:

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager - 653257

Location: Milwaukee WI

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible of extension based on business needs)

Key Responsibilities

Lead project planning and execution for new product development initiatives, including resource coordination, budget management, and delivery tracking.

Manage cross-functional teams responsible for new product design, development, and implementation, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality.

Support Agile project management practices and ensure alignment with established development processes.

Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and budgets to ensure commitments are met.

Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate project risks, issues, and dependencies to stakeholders.

Apply a working knowledge of software, firmware, mechanical, electrical, and hardware engineering disciplines to support project planning and risk management.

Provide regular project status updates to business and senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, financial performance, and delivery expectations.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive alignment toward project objectives.

Support standardized product development processes, including stage-gate reviews and project governance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Approximately 8 years of related professional experience.

Experience managing projects in an engineering-focused product development environment.

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate collaboration and manage stakeholder relationships.

Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.

Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence.

Knowledge of standardized product development processes, including stage-gate methodologies.

Demonstrated project management experience involving mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.