Project Manager

Project ManagerHauppauge, New York, United StatesFor over 35 years, KLD Labs, Inc. has delivered innovative machine vision and intelligent measurement solutions to the global railway industry. Our technologies support monitoring, inspection, condition-based maintenance, and asset management needs for rail operators worldwide. As a trusted leader in transportation automation and safety systems, we design, manufacture, and customize solutions that improve efficiency and reliability across the rail sector.We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the delivery and customization of our complex product solutions from initial concept through installation. Based in Hauppauge, NY, this individual will serve as the primary point of contact for both internal teams and external clients, managing scope, schedule, and resource coordination across multidisciplinary engineering, production, and service teams.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all aspects of project execution from requirements definition to delivery and post-installation handoffManage research and development initiatives.Act as primary liaison between clients and KLD technical teams to translate customer requirements into actionable specificationsSupport proposal generation and contribute to project scope and estimation effortsDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust as neededFacilitate cross-functional coordination across engineering, production, procurement, and field service teamsOversee installation and deployment of KLD products, including on-site coordination when necessaryProvide accurate, timely status reporting to internal stakeholders and customersManage risk identification, mitigation, and escalation of critical path impedimentsCoordinate and document internal and external meetings, conference calls, and customer touchpointsEnsure timely resolution of project conflicts related to technical decisions, scope change, or procurement issuesOversee customization of existing products for customer-specific applicationsEnsure successful hand-off to Service team following project deploymentMaintain complete and accurate project documentation in accordance with company protocolsQualifications RequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experienceMinimum 3 years of experience managing end-to-end technical projects, preferably involving integrated hardware/software systems or industrial product deploymentsDemonstrated ability to define and document technical and functional requirements with internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to coordinate system installation and deployment at customer sitesDemonstrated ability to track and manage detailed project budgets, resources, and schedulesDemonstrated ability to adjust work plans based on evolving priorities or technical challengesDemonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings and provide customer-facing status updatesDemonstrated ability to identify, escalate, and manage resolution of critical path issuesFamiliarity with product configuration control and change management processesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear deliverables and reportsProficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, JIRA)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to travel domestically and internationally up to 15–20%Qualifications DesiredPMP certification or equivalent project management credentialExperience in the railway, transportation, automation, or machine vision industriesFamiliarity with sensor systems, vision technologies, or embedded hardware/software integrationExperience working in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO 9001)Due to the international travel requirements of this role, proficiency in German or French is preferredSalary Range$90,000 - $110,000 USD