Project Manager, New Product Development

Global Project Manager - New Product Development
LaSalle Network is hiring a Global Project Manager for a year-long project supporting the development and launch of new products with one of our largest clients. This position is based in Rosemont, IL, with a hybrid schedule.


The Global Project Manager will oversee complex product-development initiatives involving physical products and connected technology. This person will keep global teams, external partners, timelines, risks and deliverables aligned from development through launch.



What You'll Do:

• Lead the execution of global new product development projects
  
  
• Build and maintain project schedules, charters, RACI documents, RAID logs and milestone trackers
  
  
• Coordinate teams across product management, engineering, software, supply chain, quality, regulatory, operations and manufacturing
  
  
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies and launch-readiness requirements
  
  
• Lead project meetings, milestone reviews and executive status updates
  
  
• Track hardware, firmware, mobile application, validation, tooling and production-readiness activities
  
  
• Coordinate deliverables with OEM/ODM manufacturers and external partners
  
  
• Identify project risks and escalate issues with clear recommendations and business impact

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or a related field
  
  
• 5+ years of project management or cross-functional product-development experience
  
  
• Experience managing hardware product-development projects (experience with both hardware and software preferred)
  
  
• Experience managing complex schedules, budgets, dependencies and project risks
  
  
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills
  
  
• Proficiency with Jira and Microsoft products
  
  
• Experience working across multiple teams and time zones
  
  
• Ability to influence and drive accountability without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, Scrum Master or another project-management certification
  
  
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  
  
• Experience with connected products involving hardware, firmware, mobile applications, cloud or data platforms
  
  
• Consumer products, home appliances or water-filtration experience
  
  
• Experience with Arena PLM or Confluence

Other Key Details:

• Hybrid role in Rosemont, IL
  
  
• $60 - $70 per hour pay rate
  
  
• LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit

If you are an experienced Project Manager who thrives in complex, global product-development environments, apply today!


Thank you,
Sarah Carpenter
Project Manager
LaSalle Network


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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.


LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.


LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here


All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.