Project Manager

Location : Crawfordsville, IN Hire Type : Direct HIre Compensation : $135-145k + Bonus Travel: Approximately 4–6 trips per year under normal circumstances Industry: Manufacturing / Agriculture We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technical new product development and manufacturing projects from concept through production launch. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The preferred location is Crawfordsville, IN, supporting an approximately 300-person manufacturing operation focused on plastic injection molding, pumps, fittings, couplings, and related components. The role may also be based in Greenwood, NE, supporting a smaller operation focused primarily on electric valves, valve actuation, and electro-mechanical assembly. The ideal candidate is a strong technical Project Manager who understands how to take a product or project from development through manufacturing launch. We're looking for someone who can coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, customers, and other stakeholders while bringing structure, accountability, and a process-improvement mindset to the project management function. Responsibilities Lead cross-functional new product development and production launch projects Develop and manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and deliverables Coordinate projects across Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, Operations, and customers Drive accountability and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget Communicate project status, risks, changes, and priorities to internal and external stakeholders Manage multiple complex technical projects simultaneously Work directly with customers to understand requirements and support successful project execution Implement and improve project management processes, tools, and best practices Improve project visibility, communication, and consistency across teams Utilize tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Microsoft 365 Support new product development initiatives that drive profitable growth Qualifications 5+ years of Project Management experience within a technical manufacturing environment Experience managing new product development, product launches, or complex manufacturing projects Technical degree preferred; Engineering, Technical, Business, Agricultural, or related disciplines considered depending on experience Strong cross-functional experience working with Engineering and Manufacturing Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and stakeholders Experience establishing or improving project management processes Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Willingness to travel between Indiana and Nebraska and occasionally to customer locations Preferred Experience Embedded systems Electro-mechanical products or assemblies Valves, pumps, fluid control, or similar products Agriculture or agricultural equipment PMP or similar Project Management certification Travel Travel is expected to be approximately 4–6 trips per year under normal circumstances, primarily between the Indiana and Nebraska facilities with occasional customer visits. Some additional travel may be required initially while getting established in the role. Hybrid Schedule This is a fully onsite role till 5/6 months where they will be able to work from home for 1 day. Possibly 2 during weeks of travel. But expectation is onsite Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sterling Engineering