Project Manager

Guided Search Partners (GSP) Guided Search Partners is an Executive Search firm built on Trust, Transparency, Specialization, and Long‑term Relationships. We connect high‑performing professionals with organizations that value people, performance, and growth—helping leaders find roles where they can make an impact and build meaningful careers. About the Opportunity We’re partnering with a privately held U.S. manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience producing highly customized components for OEMs worldwide. Their products support industries including security inspection, food inspection, and NDT. This Project Manager role is a newly created position driven by growth. It offers the chance to step into a visible role supporting both sales and engineering while helping bring new products and improvements to life. What You’ll Do You’ll manage timelines and schedules for new product development, product improvements, and continuous improvement projects. Track progress, provide updates to the sales team, and support customer presentations. Assist with technical documentation and project submissions. Work across sales, engineering, and production to keep projects moving and aligned. Who You Are You’re organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working across technical and commercial teams. You know how to keep projects on track, communicate clearly, and manage multiple priorities without losing momentum. This role fits someone who enjoys structure, collaboration, and being at the center of moving projects forward. Preferred Experience & Attributes Experience in project management within a related technical or manufacturing environment. Background supporting both sales and engineering teams. Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and timeline management. Comfort working with engineering documents, blueprints, and schematics. Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field preferred. Why This Role Matters This is a key hire for a growing company creating this position for the first time. You’ll support important cross‑functional work, help improve visibility across projects, and play a direct role in how teams execute and communicate. For someone looking for a stable company, meaningful exposure, and a chance to help shape a growing function, this is a strong opportunity. Reporting Structure Reports to the President. Works closely with sales, engineering, and production. #J-18808-Ljbffr