Project/Program Manager - Non IT II

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager

Long Term Contract

100% Onsite Bloomfield, CT or Florence, SC

Pay : Available on W2

Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to support cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of new products from concept through production and deployment. This role will coordinate activities across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, field operations, sales, and marketing teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with a strong focus on quality and execution.

The ideal candidate has experience leading complex projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups, and driving progress in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities from concept through deployment, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Partner with engineering teams and technical stakeholders to support prototype and production readiness.
• Work with supply chain teams and suppliers to facilitate technical communication, issue resolution, and timely delivery of project materials.
• Track project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate prototype installations, testing activities, and follow-up actions resulting from testing outcomes.
• Support project reviews, stakeholder updates, executive communications, and stage-gate milestones.
• Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and drive accountability across teams.
• Collaborate with program leadership to manage project scope, schedules, risks, resources, and interdependencies.
• Identify and escalate project risks or roadblocks in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project management processes, tools, and team effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience leading projects from concept through implementation and deployment.
• Experience working with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, product development, or supply chain initiatives.
• Familiarity with stage-gate, Agile, or similar project delivery methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools such as Daptiv or similar platforms.
• PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum, or other project management certifications are a plus.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Project scheduling and reporting tools
• Risk management and project tracking methodologies