Project Manager - Industrial Manufacturing - Rochester, NH

Rochester, New Hampshire Permanent USD100,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Manager is responsible for leading new product development initiatives from concept through launch, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. This role oversees project planning, risk management, cross-functional coordination, and stage-gate execution while driving collaboration among engineering, laboratory, and product marketing teams.
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About Our Client

This company is a well-established manufacturer that manufactures products for the HVAC and hydronics industry. They design and build high-efficiency heating solutions for commercial and residential applications across North America.

Job Description

In this role you will report directly to the Engineering Director and be responsible for:

  • Managing new product development projects through the stage-gate process and delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Aligning project objectives, timelines, and deliverables with Product Marketing and other key stakeholders.
  • Leading cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, laboratory technicians, and technical professionals.
  • Developing detailed project plans, critical path schedules, milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Identifying project risks, conflicts, and potential roadblocks while implementing mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Escalating critical issues to leadership and facilitating effective resolution of project challenges.
  • Coordinating internal and external resources to achieve project goals and business objectives.
  • Securing organizational support and managing project resources through functional leaders.
  • Communicating project status, risks, and progress through regular reviews, updates, and management reports.
  • Monitoring stage-gate milestones and ensuring adherence to project governance requirements.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing new product development projects.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software applications.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Experience assessing project risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
  • PMP certification preferred.



What's on Offer

The candidate will receive:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • 401K match
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Modern work space
  • Highly inclusive company culture
  • Standing desks, game rooms, company events, etc.
  • Gym membership
Contact
Abigail Emison
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7099571

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Rochester
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Abigail Emison
Job Reference
JN-092026-7099571
 

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