Global Project/ Program Manager

Senior Global Project ManagerThe Senior Global Project Manager will drive execution of complex global new product development programs, coordinating cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, electronics, regulatory, connected devices, and product launch workstreams.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain integrated project schedules across global workstreams, tracking milestones, owners, deliverables, and dependencies.Coordinate cross-functional teams across China, Europe, and global markets.Lead project meetings, prepare agendas and status presentations, and document decisions and follow-up actions.Maintain project plans, RAID logs, risk registers, RACIs, decision logs, and other project documentation.Proactively identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues before they affect project timelines or deliverables.Coordinate China-based manufacturing and prototype development activities.Facilitate engineering, electronics, regulatory, IoT, and mobile application workstreams.Track project budgets, including approximately $2 million in CapEx and $900,000 in OpEx.Manage dependencies across hardware, software, connected devices, and product-launch activities.Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership and global stakeholders.Support Agile/Scrum workflows, including sprint planning and coordination where applicable.Establish consistent project-management processes and maintain a central source of truth for program information.Minimum Requirements:5+ years of hands-on project management experience; ideally 5–10 years.Demonstrated experience managing complex global programs across multiple countries, functions, and time zones.Direct experience working with teams or manufacturing partners in China.Experience managing new product development programs involving physical or manufactured products.Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and tracking project spend.Strong Jira experience and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.Proven ability to manage schedules, dependencies, risks, action items, and project documentation.Excellent organizational skills and proactive, consistent communication.Ability to influence engineers, designers, manufacturers, and stakeholders without direct authority.Comfortable working with global teams, including early-morning meetings with China and occasional evening calls.Ability to work independently, get into project details, and bring structure to a fast-moving environment.Ability to pass required background check and drug screening.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with connected devices, IoT, hardware, firmware, mobile apps, or cloud-based products.Experience coordinating electronics engineering and regulatory workstreams.Familiarity with Confluence, Arena/PLM, and Microsoft Project.Experience working with European teams or international suppliers.PMP or Scrum certification.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.