NPD Senior Project Manager

NPD Senior Project Manager

Our mission is protecting the world's water. We work every day to support the sustainability of our most precious resource, so our people know what they're doing matters.

Join our team and do work that matters. This is a high-level role which is critical in driving the successful design, development, and launch of new products from concept through production. The ideal candidate brings deep engineering knowledge, strong project management experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams within a manufacturing environment.

The Project Manager will oversee product development initiatives and coordinate cross-company activities essential for the successful commercialization of new products. With the company entering an exciting growth phase, this position will play a key role in accelerating strategic expansion efforts.

Essential functions and key result areas include:

• Safety/Culture
• Planning & Execution
• Market Research
• Product Development

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development and project management, PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience in industry-specific product development is advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, and quality control methodologies.
• Experience in providing oral and written project reports and formal documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Good executive presence
• Strong creativity, critical thinking, risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, technicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planning & Scheduling Tools and the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
• A strong team player who collaborates effectively with diverse technical and operational groups.
• Technically inclined with strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence cross-functional decision-making.
• Ability to be flexible and change priorities with little notice.
• Ability to use sound judgement and follow through in problem solving and decision-making processes.
• Must be willing and able to travel. Must be able to comply with current travel regulations and guidelines of airlines and destination locations.
• Must be able to meet and maintain Orenco's approved driver criteria; a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, current insurance on personal vehicle, and meet company insurability requirements.

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.