Project Manager (Product Development)

Project Manager (Product Development)

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products.

Job Summary

This Project Manager will lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that directly influence product cost, quality, and time-to-market. The role focuses on two major project categories: New Product Development (NPD) driving projects from concept through launch in partnership with Product Management and Engineering. Value Engineering (VE) leading cost-reduction, design-for-manufacturability, and process-optimization initiatives with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations. This is a highly visible role with regular exposure to senior leadership, requiring strong execution discipline, cross-functional alignment, and the ability to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Job Location

This is an onsite role based out of our Galloway, NJ or Bulls Gap, TN plant when not traveling.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Governance
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation strategies across teams.
• Manage scope changes and ensure alignment with stakeholders before implementation.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level updates, dashboards, and decision-ready presentations.
• Product Development Leadership
• Drive end-to-end project execution within the Stage-Gate process for new product development initiatives, from requirements definition through design, validation, and launch.
• Partner with Product Management to translate customer and market needs into clear project requirements and deliverables.
• Coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and operational readiness.
• Value Engineering & Cost Optimization
• Lead value engineering projects focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain optimization.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to identify cost-saving opportunities in materials, design, tooling, and processes.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Operations to validate feasibility, implement changes, and measure realized savings.
• Track and report VE project ROI and business impact.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as the connective tissue between Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, and ensure all teams are aligned on priorities and timelines.
• Drive accountability and maintain project momentum across diverse functional groups.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field such as engineering, business, operations or related field.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• 3 plus years of project management experience in product development, manufacturing or technical environments.
• Proven project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic business software (Microsoft Office).
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Strong technical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Innate desire to improve current processes and procedures.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and quantify project impact.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Compensation

Base salary is $100,000 - $140,000. Annual Bonus Eligible. 401(k) / retirement savings program. Short- term and long-term disability benefits. Life insurance. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance. Paid time off. Paid holidays.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability